5/10 NL on UB - JT on the JJ5 flop

[Pogue]

Ahhhh.. NL.. More my comfort zone.... Exactly right, pocketdueces!!! The minimum raise would smell like two things to me.. Either a trap bet designed to induce the opponent to play back (from a mid-level player), or exactly what it looks like (weak player), a weak bet trying to avoid calling. Either way, coming back with a bet of around $200 on the flop (I think) is the best play.

Here's why. This bet will probably force the SB out. The other player (if weak)will know he is beat and likely fold then and there. A stronger player will likely play back at you on the flop, or possibly call and try to value bet the turn for as much as he thinks you'll call. The play back or call will tell you a lot more about the strength of his hand. Assuming he is not a total fish.

If he is, it doesn't much matter. If he stays at that table more than an hour or two, he'll be broke before he leaves.

Pardon if this doesn't come across clearly, but I have never been able to articulate well my thinking when it comes to poker. Please, anyone feel free to critique my anser.

Pogue