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Originally Posted by ninob
Why would you fold pre? Why is kq a bad hand to play. Im learning the game
No, KQ is a good hand, but position and stack sizes are important. In early position the off suited version can run into trouble. KQs has more equity and post flop playability. Folding KQs UTG is unnecessarily nitty imo, but to each their own.
As far as choosing the best bet size, assuming you are only choosing one sizing, counting the number of value hands you can make that will be called with a specific bet size and multiplying it by the bet size will give you a number. We can call this number X. Compare different bet sizes and which value hands exist with that bet size. The one with the largest X should be the bet size you choose.
In case that was confusing, here is an example:
Option 1) Bet $250 with 60 value hands
Option 2) Bet $500 with 25 value hands
Option 3) Bet $1000 with 10 value hands
Option 4) Bet $5000 with 2 value hands
Option 1) 250 * 60 = 15,000
Option 2) 500 * 25 = 12,500
Option 3) 1000 * 10 = 10,000
Option 4) 5000 * 2 = 10,000
Option 1 is the best.
This is assuming ranges are completely static, but probably still applies to variable boards as well, but wetness may put a bit of a damper on things. What do you guys think about this?
Would it ever be correct to give up in a marginal spot where you could win to sacrifice winning more when your in that same spot with a better hand?
If I raise from MP with the BB calling and the flop comes AKQ, I could make money by always betting 1/3 with my range. I could, however, give up some EV with 77 in sacrifice for betting AA, KK, QQ, JT, etc. larger and getting more money with those hands.