99 in the big blind versus multiple maniacs

[DrewOnTilt]

Both of these guys have VPIP > 40% and PFR around 20%. I've seen both of them 3-bet preflop with holdings such as A4o.

Preflop, if Maniac 2 had not coldcalled then I would have 3-bet and never let off the gas save a dangerous board. Was I right to just call?

I think I played the flop wrong here. My intent was to bet into Maniac 1 so that he would raise and force out Maniac 2. In hindsight I think it might have been better to wait until the turn to fire away.

Thoughts?

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Preflop: Hero is BB with 9[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img], 9[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img].
<font color="#666666">5 folds</font>, <font color="#CC3333">MP3 :#A500AF(Maniac 1)/ raises</font>, <font color="#666666">2 folds</font>, SB :#A500AF(Maniac 2)/ calls, Hero calls.

Flop: (6 SB) J[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img], 7[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img], 3[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img] <font color="#0000FF">(3 players)</font>
Maniac 2 checks, <font color="#CC3333">Hero bets</font>, <font color="#CC3333">Maniac 1 raises</font>, Maniac 2 calls, Hero calls.

Turn: (6 BB) 8[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img] <font color="#0000FF">(3 players)</font>
Maniac 2 checks, <font color="#CC3333">Hero bets</font>, <font color="#CC3333">Maniac 1 raises</font>, Maniac 2 folds, Hero calls.

River: (10 BB) 3[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img] <font color="#0000FF">(2 players)</font>
Hero checks, <font color="#CC3333">Maniac 1 bets</font>, Hero calls.

Final Pot: 12 BB

[Luv2DriveTT]

You played it fine.

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[Stack]

With two maniacs behind you and an overcard on the board I think you have to bet the flop. If you just check, maniac 1 will bet and maniac 2 might raise without a J leaving you sandwitched in a difficult position.

If you bet and maniac 1 raises, it is much less likely that maniac 2 will 3bet.

I like your turn bet.