Badly confused

[AlmightyJay]

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Anyhow, usually I check-raise top-pair + no kicker on that flop if the action is favorable, which it was.

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Then why didn't you raise?

The problem with check/raising here is that there's nobody to check/raise. And yes, it is bad if the flop gets checked through, because you have a vulnerable hand that might be best. This play lets you win the minimum when you have the best hand, and you lose more when you're behind because either a) someone who would have folded draws out on you, or b) you have no idea where you are on the turn. I think betting here is not only a better play, but the best play.