Betting for value

[jstnrgrs]

I was just wondering if I properly applied the concept of betting for value on this hand.

Party .5/1
I'm in BB and I am dealt K /images/graemlins/spade.gif T /images/graemlins/spade.gif
UTG raises, 3 call, and I call (5 players see the flop)
FLOP:
A /images/graemlins/spade.gif J /images/graemlins/diamond.gif 3 /images/graemlins/spade.gif
I check, UTG bets all call to me, I raise.
UTG makes it 3 (not what I was hopping for),
2 call (okay, maybe his raise wasn't that bad)
I cap it, all call
4 player see the turn
TURN 8 /images/graemlins/heart.gif
I check, UTG bets all call
RIVER 5 /images/graemlins/spade.gif
I check, UTG bets folded to me, I raise, UTG rereaises, I cap, UTG calls.

[Bob T.]

Well played.

[Ed Miller]

Strong draw, nice aggression. Great 2+2er would recommend. A++++++++++++

[TazQ]

I would of lead out on the river. You played the hand exactly as if you had a flush draw. I'd be too afraid UTG would check behind here unless he is very aggressive. Looks like I'm the only one who feels this way though heh.

[Robk]

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Looks like I'm the only one who feels this way though heh.

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That's because it's a .5/1 game and you're counting on the guy to do some hand reading. Against an opponent I thought could put me on a flush (or a timid opponent who gets frozen by scare cards) I would bet.