Re: Ok, here\'s a 5-10 NL hand.
You need to have a read on the opponent here.
If he's a solid opponent, he has more than just a draw here; he's already got a set, two pair, or is on some straight and flush combo. In that case, the blocking bet is best, I think. Bet $120-$150.
If you think you can blast opponent off a medium hand, then you can fire for $200.
If opponent is really weak/passive, then check, and he's unlikely to bet more than the blocking bet you would've fired. However, you are not going to win without showing down a hand if you check the turn here.
I think check/raising the flop would have been superior, since that might push opponent off a weak hand and would have allowed you to push the flop if reraised, thus solving your position problems.
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