sattre
03-04-2004, 04:37 PM
I'm curious over the notion of check-raising vs. betting a flop with a weak ace when you're in the BB. A few examples:
You're in the BB with A-7o. 2 loose EP players limp, the mild button limps, SB folds. Flop is: A-J-5 rainbow. Do you bet out or try to check raise? What if the button is aggressive? What if the EP players are tight? What if the original conditions are the same and there is two to a suit?
You're in the BB with A-2o. 1 loose passive MP player and 1 aggressive LP player limp. Flop is: A-9-8, 2 hearts (you have no hearts). Do you bet out or try to check raise the button? What if you have the A of hearts?
My general observation about the check-raise here is that on the one hand, there is no overcard that can hurt you. On the the other, you gain information against some players by betting. Against others, you could be in a situation where someone is trying to buy a free card or semi-bluff raises, etc. Thoughts?
You're in the BB with A-7o. 2 loose EP players limp, the mild button limps, SB folds. Flop is: A-J-5 rainbow. Do you bet out or try to check raise? What if the button is aggressive? What if the EP players are tight? What if the original conditions are the same and there is two to a suit?
You're in the BB with A-2o. 1 loose passive MP player and 1 aggressive LP player limp. Flop is: A-9-8, 2 hearts (you have no hearts). Do you bet out or try to check raise the button? What if you have the A of hearts?
My general observation about the check-raise here is that on the one hand, there is no overcard that can hurt you. On the the other, you gain information against some players by betting. Against others, you could be in a situation where someone is trying to buy a free card or semi-bluff raises, etc. Thoughts?