Quote Originally Posted by zook
I dunno. I think a bet of $4 or $4.50 almost always gets check-raised or called here. You're folding to a c/r and with calls there are 10 cards you really don't want to see (any diamond), 12 you're not that happy seeing (A-J) and only 2 that improve your hand. It may seem weak, but I think checking is the best play with this many in the pot. If the turn comes blank you may get another chance to take the pot, but I'm fine giving up my $1 on this one.
I'm not betting here just to win this particular hand, though if I do that's great. I'm also betting to give action and show that I'm capable of making moves with position. If I'm raised off this hand or showdown cheaply against Jx, I'm more likely to get action on later, better hands. If there's any place you should be trying to make moves it's on the button, and this is a good hand for doing it.