$50 6 max - KQs - Strange hand - comments please

ipp147 · #1 02-11-2005, 06:29 AM

Postflop comments please.

In hindsight I think that the BB was just get frisky, I'd taken down a few pots without a showdown and I think he was testing me on the flop.

In particular is my river bet awful?

Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (6 max, 6 handed) converter

UTG ($56.45)
MP ($35.67)
CO ($77.5)
Hero ($84)
SB ($83.41)
BB ($70.8)

Preflop: Hero is Button with K[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img], Q[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img]. SB posts a blind of $0.5.
UTG calls $1, 2 folds, Hero raises to $3, 1 fold, BB calls $2, UTG folds.

Flop: ($7.50) 2[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img], K[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img], 9[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img] (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets $5, BB raises to $14, Hero calls $9.

Turn: ($35.50) A[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img] (2 players)
BB checks, Hero checks.

River: ($35.50) 6[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img] (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets $25, BB folds.

Final Pot: $60.50

istewart · #2 02-11-2005, 06:33 AM

Disregarding comments about the BB...

On the flop it looks like a set, AK, or a flush draw. All of which will call the river a majority of the time, so I don't really like it.

TheWorstPlayer · #3 02-11-2005, 06:57 AM

They won't call that frequently once the flush hits. And if they are planning on calling, they will lead out. The check on the river almost always shows weakness there.

istewart · #4 02-11-2005, 07:01 AM

That's a good and obvious point. I completely disregarded the river check.

Don't pay attention to my post. Damnit I'm tired.

istewart · #5 02-11-2005, 07:02 AM

I still think it's a rather big bet for what you want to look like a value bet.

ipp147 · #6 02-11-2005, 07:08 AM

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They won't call that frequently once the flush hits. And if they are planning on calling, they will lead out. The check on the river almost always shows weakness there.

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Hi TWP,

I was with the other replier - I thought set or flush draw with the flop check-raise.

When he checked the turn and river I pretty much removed those as possible holdings.

My question then is, what range of hands to you put him on.

Total bluff?
Medium pair?
Weaker K?

That's why I question my river bet. I think he calls with a set. He obviously calls with a flush.

Shouldn't I have just checked behind?

Kaz The Original · #7 02-11-2005, 07:09 AM

Hmm... I'm not sure about the flop call, but with the right "feel of the table" (especially with you taking a few pots down uncontested) I can see it. I would 100% bet the turn.

Biff M. · #8 02-11-2005, 07:10 AM

Hi Kaz,

Will I ever see my $20 on PS again?

istewart · #9 02-11-2005, 07:11 AM

These are good points now that I think about it.

Most of the time you just straight up have him. I honestly don't think he folds a set on the river unless you know his play., though. I might check, myself. Interested in TWP's opinions.

Kaz The Original · #10 02-11-2005, 07:15 AM

argh! I completely forget... I will transfer that to you tomorrow. Sorry!