Party 25NL. AK tptk, bets pot gets two callers.

[sourbeaver]

Big mistake PF, raise more to thin the field. 1.25-1.50 should do the trick.

The board is draw-heavy so I usually lead out the turn for 8-9 (most often I get 2 folds). If you get called, it's most likely a split between some chaser who can't let go, a lesser ace or a better hand than yours (78, set). No matter what, once you bet the turn, you're pretty much committed.

You could bet less (6$) and fold to a raise, but be aware that you now offer attractive odds to probable drawers.

[mudbuddha]

although u gotta remember, you DO want people who are on the draw to call your bet.. but wrong odds to do so.

[sourbeaver]

Yes I want them to call 9 on the turn. 6 is border-correct odds if you consider implied odds. But you have to remember that you might also want to balance out giving wrong odds and not committing yourself w TPTK vs 2 players. Reads are helpful in a spot like this.