[luckyharr]

Hand 1: I would need a solid read on the opponent as passive to make a fold on that river. The read would have to be maniac on tilt for me to think there is value in capping. I call. Preflop is okay if the blinds are weak. Flop and turn are fine.

Hand 2: Without reads, I'd go into call down mode. If the player is aggressive he could have a flush draw, straight draw, or both in this situation as well as a set of 5s, strong ten, or a 7 that sucked out. This is not the time for a free showdown raise because you are only beating draws that won't fold and you won't be able to value bet the river.