So I was wondering what you guys thought about these value bets and if they are too thin. I'm starting to get used to vbetting like this but I don't know what is spew and what isn't yet.

Hand 1 - Villain is a donkey. Running like 50/27/1 or some crap.

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (6 handed) Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver)

BB ($117.30)
UTG ($117.50)
Hero ($98.50)
CO ($161.60)
Button ($113.75)
SB ($73.35)

Preflop: Hero is MP with J, J.
1 fold, Hero raises to $4, 2 folds, SB calls $3.50, 1 fold.

Flop: ($9) 2, T, 7 (2 players)
SB checks, Hero bets $7, SB calls $7.

Turn: ($23) 6 (2 players)
SB checks, Hero bets $14, SB calls $14 (48 left).

River: ($51) K (2 players)
SB checks, Hero bets $49
Final Pot: $147.70



Hand 2 - villain is a loose-passive @ 54/7/1.3. What kicker do you think is the lowest I can have to make this river bet?

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (6 handed) Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver)

BB ($109.30)
UTG ($106.20)
MP ($62.15)
Hero ($98.50)
Button ($168.80)
SB ($117.55)

Preflop: Hero is CO with T, A.
2 folds, Hero raises to $3, Button calls $3, 2 folds.

Flop: ($7.50) A, 7, 5 (2 players)
Hero bets $5, Button calls $5.

Turn: ($17.50) 6 (2 players)
Hero bets $11, Button calls $11.

River: ($39.50) 2 (2 players)
Hero bets $26