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    Default AK - TPTK on paired board

    Villian is not terribly memorable, but his stats are 37V$IP/6PFR/2PFA. He was stacked 15 minutes ago with trips when Opp sucked out to a boat with a lower kicker. He show in the turn he is willing to go all the way with this hand, and I couldn't rule out a 9 with 37% V$IP, what do you think? What are the odds he is AK-AJ, KK, QQ vs. Any9? I am really trying to improve my laydowns with TPTK and 2 pair latety since they are one of my biggest leaks. Suggestions here?

    Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (4 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver)

    SB ($51.73)
    BB ($44.15)
    Hero ($85.10)
    Button ($57.35)

    Preflop: Hero is UTG with K, A. SB posts a blind of $0.25.
    Hero raises to $2, 2 folds, BB calls $1.50.

    Flop: ($4.25) 9, 9, A (2 players)
    BB checks, Hero bets $3.5, BB raises to $10, Hero calls $6.50.

    Turn: ($24.25) 5 (2 players)
    BB bets $15, Hero folds.
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    In a heads up pot like this, I'm not getting away from TPTK here. I would call him down here on every street.
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    i think im calling a $15 bet here. Given the stats, villain has AT-AQ more often than a 9.
    eeevees are not monies yet...they are like baby monies.
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    If you are going to make a firm (albeit weaktight) decision to fold here, just do it on the flop. It isn't like he's raising here with a draw, and it isn't like you are going to improve to the best hand on the turn, when you know he's going to make a bet that you are going to have trouble calling.
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    Shit, I was afraid that would be the concensus. I just pissed away 12BB. I personally think I ran into a more aggressive AK. Does the 37% V$IP lend itself to a fold? I just started using PTracker and I am trying to improve my quantitative reads. How high would V$IP have to be to consider folding this hand here?
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    Don't go solely on $VPIP, but based only on the strength of your hand, and as played, I think the river deserves a call.

    Renton brought up a good point, however. If you're gonna fold, do so on flop, because your hand will not improve by seeing another card.
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    Why would he c/r a 9 here? I mean, if he knows you can fold TP on this board why blow you out of the water like this?
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    He doesn't know me. We have only played 50 hands together. He may have taken my bet as a c-bet, which I do a lot.

    I was hoping he would check to me on the turn so we could control the size of the pot. Then I could call a reasonable river bet. His $15 bet suggests that he is ready to get it all in, and I thought I would find a better spot. Too weak tight, eh?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Silly String
    He doesn't know me. We have only played 50 hands together. He may have taken my bet as a c-bet, which I do a lot.
    But why check/raise a c-bet with a 9? You are repping an ace - WHICH HE CRUSHES! If you don't have an ace... he crushes you WORSE!

    If villian has a 9 - he should lead here, and hope you raise him with a big ace, or call bullshit on him with a pocket pair. He can then call your raise... and check/raise you on the turn, and now you probably can't escape.

    So, either he's a moron, or incredibly tricky, or doesn't have a 9. Of these, the third seems most likley (with "moron" a close second).
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    Quote Originally Posted by Renton
    If you are going to make a firm (albeit weaktight) decision to fold here, just do it on the flop. It isn't like he's raising here with a draw, and it isn't like you are going to improve to the best hand on the turn, when you know he's going to make a bet that you are going to have trouble calling.
    This isn't necessarily true. You have position, so you can see what he does on the turn. Some ppl will c/r these kinds of flops and just give up if called.

    As played, I'd prob push the turn.


    Quote Originally Posted by zenbitz
    But why check/raise a c-bet with a 9?
    Because it's very difficult to get away from TPTK/TPGK if you are hero. If hero has air, he likely isn't putting in another cent if his c-bet is called. In a lot of situations (depending on player), a c/r is not necessarily a sign of strength. This is why I like to c/r sets on very dry boards against thinking players, because they figure that is the one hand you wouldn't have when you c/r.

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