Pot odds question

[Mike Haven]

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Would it be correct then to assume that with any flush draw or OESD on the flop, it would be "correct" to call any bet that is "pot size" or less?

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No.

If you have four to a flush on the flop then your odds of hitting the flush on the turn are 38 to 9 or 4.2 to 1.

If a bet is pot-sized then you are getting only 2 to 1, and you should not call.

Let's say there is 10 in the pot, with a bet of 10. Your call would mean there is 30 in the pot. If you miss your flush, your odds of hitting on the river are 37 to 9 or 4.1 to 1. If your opponent bets 10 or more on the river, again, you're not getting enough odds to call.

A gambler might argue that he will make up for calling at only 2 to 1 by winning more money on the times he does hit the flush on the turn, but this is by no means definitely the case. (The opponent might not call your bet once the third suited card hits; the opponent may beat your flush.)