River Value Bet?

[gehrig]

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yeah thats an easy bet

youre probably behind when called but you cant really check/fold here and check/calling just lets him put in money when hes ahead

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So where is the value from betting if I am behind when he calls?

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if youre a 2-1 dog to have the best hand when the action goes bet call and a 3-1 dog to have the best hand when the action goes check bet call, then you should bet out

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How did you come up with those numbers? What makes it more likely I am behind when it goes check-call - could he not attempt to bluff me? Could he not be value-betting A7 or a worse 8 or a smaller PP?

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the actual numbers dont matter, im just illustrating a point

if he has a worse made hand and you check, then hes usually checking behind. hes not always checking behind, thats why you cant check/fold. if you bet, hes calling with anything