Pokeroom $10+1 99 w/ 13bb

[Maulik]

me: 5k+
villain: 7k

blinds are 200/400

utg+1 limps has me covered w/ 8k

i open push in mp2 for 5.2k w/ 9 [img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img] 9 [img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img]

1k in dead chips, so I figure this is a good spot to pick up dead chips?

if this is incorrect what kind of situations make this a +ev play?

You're 50% against this calling range: 55+,ATs+,AJo+

With the dead chips you are getting 2.2:1 and anyway he will probably fold half the time so I think its good - if you think UTG+1 has loose calling standards. But if his range is TT+,AKs,AKo, then its not so good (you are only 30% vs that range.) So you would need a read on him to make the play.

[arod15]

I found the move uneccasary this early in the tourney. I think you can wait for a better spot. I also hate open pushing as it usually limits the hands that call you to the ones that will beat you. People tenc to call more frequentyl when you push,...

Oops I made a mistake. Whoever calls your push is getting 1.2:1 not 2.2:1 (assuming just 1 caller). So its even money. But you are pushing 13 BB, so you should only be getting called by an overpair. Then again this pokerroom. I think pushing here is risky but I also think you will get away with it most of the time and get called by AQ+ alot of times too. So I dont know. I definately wouldnt try it if there is a stack that covers you (aside from UTG) left to act. But if there isnt I kinda like the gamble.