NL10 Top Pair Shit Kicker w/ Flop Aggression

MJPerry · #1 (**permalink**) 03-07-2008, 05:35 AM

The full-ring nit in me was telling me to fold but the Harrington-esque squeezer in me was screaming "shovaments!"

What do you do?

Am I right in thinking flat calling is bad here?

Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (6 handed) Full-Tilt Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver)

saw flop|saw showdown

Hero ($14)
Button ($37.70)
SB ($7.75)
BB ($36.65)
UTG ($10)
MP ($10)

Preflop: Hero is CO with A

, 8

.
2 folds, Hero raises to $0.35, 1 fold, SB calls $0.30, BB calls $0.25.

Flop: ($1.05) T

, A

, 3

(3 players)
SB bets $1.05, BB calls $1.05, Hero ???

MJPerry · #2 (**permalink**) 03-07-2008, 05:35 AM

Villains are both unknowns by the way, but we can assume BB is either a solid player or a luckbox from his 360BB stack.

davidab157 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-07-2008, 07:07 AM

I'd call, I don't see much point in raising.

folding is a bit nitty cos they prob will bet with a T enough, but it's not the scariest board in the world so i think raising kinda lets him out easy if he's behind but commits you when you're dominated.

MJPerry · #4 (**permalink**) 03-07-2008, 07:16 AM

I don't like calling though - then I've got a fair chunk invested with a weak ace and no idea where I'm at in the hand whatsoever.

The SB could be making a large c-bet but then I don't like the cold call from the BB.

It seems if I call the only thing I have going for me is position, I'm basically rooting for a turn of 8.

squeezyplayer · #5 (**permalink**) 03-07-2008, 08:55 AM

SB's range is any two cards, and BB is calling his bet with any pair. there's def a solid chance your hand is still best, and you are getting 4:1 so i think a fold would be misguided. however, a raise really just folds out all the hands that you beat, so there's really no point in that.

this a very standard call.