Re: Building pots
The trick is making the opponent think he has the best hand. To do this you at the very least need to check the flop. This way your opponent can catch up. I'd do something like this on a non-straight non-flush possible board;
Check flop. If opponent bets, call. Hope he makes two pair or trips (giving us a boat) on the turn.
Check turn. If opponenet bets, call. If I believe he's got a strong hand (he's bet the pot twice) I'd double raise (pricing him in to at least call) hoping he's willing to go the distance. If you're in position then calling is another option hoping he'll bet the river, which will definitely have him pot committed.
Value bet the river (or raise if you're second to act).
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