Call the flush draw because of pot equity?

[BB_Specials]

I'm playing 1/2NL at FTP. I get A [img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img]8 [img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img] in CO.

Sorry about the lack of a HH, its from FTP so it isn't supported by the converter.

Loose table, so I deem them playable.

Folds to UTG+2 he min raises
and folds around to me. I call
SB raises to 8.

Looks a bit like a steal because I have seen him do it before.

UTG+2 calls and I call.

Flop: J [img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img] 7 [img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img] 3 [img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img]

UTG+2 raises 1/2 pot.

I figure that SB will call and if that last spade falls I'm going to take this one to the bank.

SB raises the pot

Now I'm just pissed. I was playing off of the fact that SB would call and I would get pot equity. Now I think that this guy has just flopped trips or some random 2pair and is protecting.

UTG+2 calls. I figure him for AJ or over pair.

I know I am still around 34% to win this hand barring a paired spade if SB actually has trips.

I figure that I am paying 1/3 of the total pot to catch at 34% winner. If I am right I get to scoop up a ~$150-$200 or more.

I call.
Turn is a spade. SB bets pot, UTG+2 is all-in. I push all-in and SB calls.

SB turns over JJ
UTG+2 turns AA
and I flip my A8 flush

I wind up taking down a $230 pot when the river comes dead.

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Was this some really lucky hand for me or did I make the right move and call the draw?

I got called all sorts of names for that play so I just left with their money.

[amoeba]

you are a 34% winner if you see both turn and river.

considering you will probably call a sizable turn bet should the turn come a blank, your effective odds aren't nearly as good as you think.

[soah]

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Was this some really lucky hand for me

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Yes.

[poboy]

Fold preflop twice. JMO

[MightyKC7]

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Now I'm just pissed.

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You should be as concerned about the fact that being pissed off may have influenced your decision as you are about the implied odds.

All in all though, nice catch!

[sawseech]

nice catch
next time, stay and take all the money they'll throw at you