2 $50+5 NLHE hands

[HC5831]

Hand #1

Blinds 200/400, 4 handed
SB 4000
BB 2000
UTG 2000 - Hero A5s
D 2000

I have A5s. I pushed here, but I'm wondering if it was the right play. It's more like that I think it's the right play, but I'm questioning myself after a really bad day today. The blinds are going to jack me up in the next 2 hands and I think pushing A5s here is +EV. The table hasn't been too aggressive. We just hit 200/400 and I've been stealing a lot to comback from 700 chips over the last 15ish hands. What's your play?

Hand #2

Blinds 50/100, 7 handed
D 1200
SB 1100 - Hero KJo
BB 800

I have KJo. All fold to D who limps. I complete and the BB pushes all in. The D folds and I call 500 chips to win 800. I think the BB pushes with a lot of hands here to make this +EV. What's your play? I'm thinking I don't have big enough a stack to make this call now.

HC

[kyro]

Hand #1: I don't dislike the push, but I wouldn't mind folding either. I'd push this if I was on the button or SB every time, but it's a little sketchier UTG.

Hand #2: I open-push as opposed to completing. If he folds, which I expect him to do the majority of the time, kick ass. If he calls, you're probably not dominated and may even be a favorite.

[HC5831]

bump

Thanks for the reply kyro. Anyone else?

HC

[TruFloridaGator]

I hate small Aces UTG, so tough decision there but I agree both ways w/ Kyro.