Re: Raising middle pairs
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Agreed, but thats 1 in 8 times. What about the other 7 times when you miss your set, make a continuation bet, get called and have to give up?
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Fire a second barrel? Honestly, I'm continually amazed at how often I can get people to fold hands that can beat my middle pair when I fire two healthy bets into the pot. My 88 might be well behind AJ on a KJ2 board, but someone's sure gonna have a hard time calling two big bets w/ it, no? Same w/ just about anything but AK, KJ and maybe KQ on the same board.
I think this depends a lot on how you play, and how they play, too. What works for me may not work for you.
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Several people have mentioned playing short handed. Im assuming a full ring for this thread since thats all I play.
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Fair enough. That does change quite a bit, but I still think there's value in raising middle pairs w/ good position at a full table.
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