Quote Originally Posted by siknd
I run plays like this frequently in HU or shorthanded play when reads are at a premium. for example, yesterday i called the pot with an openender HU because i knew if i caught my card i could break this player RIGHT NOW. i did, and i did. but accepting 2:1 odds on a 4:1 shot is definitely a long term loser.
Your odds weren't 2:1. You have to include implied odds.