Spewing with AJ.

Villain is 28/21 and seems solid. I don't see any other hand than a draw taking this line. With dead money, do I call?


Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ Hero (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver)

MP ($745.20)
CO ($200.20)
Button ($236.65)
SB ($203)
Hero ($199)
UTG ($163.15)

Preflop: Hero is BB with J, A. SB posts a blind of $1.
2 folds, CO raises to $8, 1 fold, SB (poster) calls $7, Hero raises to $23, CO folds, SB calls $17.

Flop: ($58) J, T, 8 (2 players)
SB checks, Hero bets $41, SB calls $178 (All-In), Hero ????

Fold. I think TPTK no good. I think at best you are up against a strong draw.

i wonder if checking behind on the flop is a good idea here?

I'd rather take a stab with 1/2 bet. If he is scared of spades, you will take it down.

Easy fold on the flop.

This is not a very good flop for your hand. I might check behind on the flop and hope the board blanks, which would effectively improve your hand. You also diffuse a possible check-raise play by the small blind.

If you do bet, I don't think you should risk a pot-sized bet. I'd probably bet about half the pot and hope he has air.

Originally Posted by Renton

i wonder if checking behind on the flop is a good idea here?

YUP!

Originally Posted by Fnord

Originally Posted by Renton

i wonder if checking behind on the flop is a good idea here?

YUP!

it is, but dont do it everytime

Can these guys even follow bets on the streets and how you play, im beginning to think NO.

Originally Posted by gabe

Originally Posted by Fnord

Originally Posted by Renton

i wonder if checking behind on the flop is a good idea here?

YUP!

it is, but dont do it everytime

because of what dsaxton said?

This looks like a standard fold, if he checks the flop I bet the guy fires they are very aggressive.