AA: Always Call This Down HU?

Subby · #1 07-07-2005, 12:19 AM

BB is LPP (40+/9/1.5)

Should I just call this down? My plan was to raise the turn - but the 4th [img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img] came out and I froze...

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Preflop: Hero is Button with A[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img], A[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img]. CO posts a blind of $5.
2 folds, CO (poster) checks, Hero raises, SB calls, BB calls, CO folds.

Flop: (7 SB) 8[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img], J[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img], K[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img] (3 players)
SB checks, BB checks, Hero bets, SB folds, BB raises, Hero calls.

Turn: (5.50 BB) 3[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img] (2 players)
BB bets, Hero ... ?

adamstewart · #2 07-07-2005, 12:22 AM

Part of the problem is that you misplayed the flop.

3-bet the flop.

Adam

Subby · #3 07-07-2005, 12:27 AM

Yes, I absolutely should have done that. [img]/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img]

adamstewart · #4 07-07-2005, 12:27 AM

Including the bets that BB puts in on the turn and river, you have the chance to win 7.5 BB's by putting in two more BB's of your own.

3.75:1 money.

Will your hand be the best the required 1 time in 5 to call down?

I'd say it's very close, and probably on the -EV to call down. Even if it was +EV, you're not giving up much at all by folding here.

I say fold.

Adam

Subby · #5 07-07-2005, 12:30 AM

Thanks, Adam...I appreciate you taking the time to look at this.

Entity · #6 07-07-2005, 12:32 AM

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Part of the problem is that you misplayed the flop.

3-bet the flop.

Adam

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There's nothing wrong with calling the checkraise planning on raising the turn.

And I fold this turn.

Rob

adamstewart · #7 07-07-2005, 12:36 AM

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There's nothing wrong with calling the checkraise planning on raising the non-heart turn.

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Very true.

In fact, this may be a better line.

Actually, that's the line I usually take when playing hands like this. I think my initial response was biased by seeing the 4th [img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img] fall on the turn.

Adam

baronzeus · #8 07-07-2005, 12:36 AM

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Part of the problem is that you misplayed the flop.

3-bet the flop.

Adam

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There's nothing wrong with calling the checkraise planning on raising the turn.

And I fold this turn.

Rob

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Yes, you can plan on raising any non-heart here.

ALL1N · #9 07-07-2005, 10:23 PM

Calling this flop to raise any turn card is my default.

Also, calling down in this spot is a poor option. Raising the turn and checking behind is hugely superior IMO.