ATo HJ on QT7r: Don't Reraise Second Pair

Hero
A♥T♣
Position
HJ vs BB
Pot
Single-Raised Pot
Flop
7♠ T♠ Q♥

Call the flop check-raise in position with second pair; 3-betting isolates against monsters and folds out their bluffs.

Flop Analysis

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Flop Analysis

Calling is the only sensible continue here. Re-raising to 40.7BB turns our showdown value into an unnecessary bluff that folds out worse and isolates against dominating value. **Ranges:** BB's check-raise range is polarized between strong value like sets and two pairs (QT, 77) and semi-bluffs like flush draws and open-enders (98s). Reraising forces folds from the exact bluffs we beat while ensuring only monsters continue. **Math:** Facing the check-raise, we get 2.1:1 pot odds and need 32.2% equity to call. With roughly 45% equity and position, calling is clearly profitable without committing our entire stack. --- > **Takeaway:** When facing a check-raise with mid-pair bluff catchers, call in position to keep their bluffs in play.

Note: 3-betting with second pair isolates us against sets and two-pair holdings while blowing out all of villain's bluffs.

Key Concepts

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