Large Pot, Terrible Flop

[elindauer]

Whichever one of you suggested folding is crazy. You have a strong hand + a draw in a big pot. You're definitely going to see the turn, and you'll show it down often.

On this board, there are tons of draws that might raise for value (pair + str8 draw, flush draw), plus made hands that you beat that may raise for value / protection (AK), not to mention that against most made hands better than yours you have a strong enough draw to continue anyways (9 outs immediately vs 2 pair, 6 outs vs a flopped set). Folding is right out.

good luck.
eric

[Spicymoose]

I don't see what betting here does. I am seeing the turn almost always, but I don't think we even have enough equity to try to get value in. You definetly don't protect your hand by betting. I would see a turn, and if it is safe, then consider betting, or possibly another action depending on what happend on the flop.

[CardSharpCook]

Betting builds value for what should be the best hand. You have equity vs. the field.