A5o SB on T83r: Defend Flop, Release Turn

Hero
A♠5♥
Position
SB vs BB
Pot
Single-Raised Pot
Flop
3♠ 8♥ T♠

Defend Ace-high with backdoor nut equity against a flop probe, but fold once the turn coordinates Villain's range without improving our hand.

Flop Analysis

Checking is standard out of position on a semi-wet middling board where BB's defending range connects well.

Flop Analysis

Calling is a solid mixed continue alongside folding. Holding an overcard with the nut backdoor flush draw gives us enough playability to peel one street.

Turn Analysis

Checking is mandatory after unimproved air sees a connected turn that strengthens the caller's range.

Turn Analysis

Folding is correct despite the tempting price. The Jack connects heavily with BB's stabbing range, and our unimproved Ace-high has no redraws to continue profitably.

Key Concepts

  • 4.2
  • Hero Slight Advantage
  • OOP
  • Semi-Wet Board
  • LEAN TOWARD CHECK