The turn paradox.

[Jeff W]

UTG+1 is a loose player with average aggression: 31/10/1.1 over 500 hands.

How should I handle this board w/ second pair, ace kicker?

On the one hand, I don't want to give a free to a hand like J9s(which is certainly calling the flop, but will usually fold the turn).

On the other hand, I really don't want to get raised because I may have to fold the best hand or a hand w/ 5 outs.

I'm starting to think that checking behind and calling a river bet unimproved is the best way to handle hands like this.

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Party 20/40 (9 handed)

Preflop: Jeff is MP2 with Ac, Td.
1 fold, UTG+1 calls, 1 fold, Jeff raises, 5 folds, UTG+1 calls.

Flop: (5.50 SB) Th, 4d, Ks (2 players)
UTG+1 checks, Jeff bets, UTG+1 calls.

Turn: (3.75 BB) 7d (2 players)
UTG+1 checks.