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01-24-2019 , 04:07 PM

grimorum

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Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 33

For arguments sake, let’s use my KK from yesterday.

NL
Average stack size $150-$400
Blinds 1-1-2
House rule- Minimum to play is $5
Hero stack = $200
Pot before hero’s raise = 34

UTG raise $10
3 callers
Hero in mid position raises to $45
Two players call for $35 more. Both have $300 stack
Villains called with A3Hearts Suited and JQ club suited

According to poker odds calculator, I have about 52% chance to win if we go to the river. Of course, I will bet big on a safe flop

What do you think is the best bet to maximize equity?
Thank you in advance

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01-25-2019 , 07:29 AM

venice10

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Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 25,855

I think I know what you are trying to ask, but you're using some terms incorrectly and it isn't an example that you can apply. You're never going to know both player's cards.

The answer is the classic poker answer, it depends. If the flop has an ace in it, you want to bet nothing. TP is going to call no matter what. If it doesn't have a draw for the villains or paired them, they will fold on the flop to any reasonable bet. Only if QJ hits TP or there is a FD, will anyone call. You can probably get two streets of value out of them.

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01-25-2019 , 02:50 PM

grimorum

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Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 33

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Originally Posted by venice10

I know I will never know the caller's cards, but I want a ball park range.
Assuming someone calls with an Ace and another has a suited connector.
What should I bet to maximize equity?

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01-25-2019 , 03:16 PM

mikko

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Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 2,863

Largely depends on flop texture. And calling ranges. Not specific hands.

Dry boards such as 8-5-2r...I bet small
Paired boards generally small
Wet boards bet bigger.

There is no exact answer to your question

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01-25-2019 , 10:40 PM

Buster65

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Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 2,240

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Originally Posted by grimorum

What should I bet to maximize equity?

What are you trying to ask here? This question makes no sense. Your equity in the pot is based on the chance that you will win the pot. If you have a 52% chance to win, your equity is 52% of the pot. Do you want them to fold, and thereby increase your equity?

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01-26-2019 , 06:32 AM

venice10

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Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 25,855

FWIW, you're using the term "equity" when you mean "EV." I could be wrong (and often are), but the impression you're giving is that you a new player to poker and are trying to sound sophisticated by throwing around some poker terms you heard to make your question look impressive.

Everyone that has responded to your question were new players at one time. My suggestion is rather than use some term you're not quite sure what it means, just say, "How do I make the most money if I have KK against these two opponents?" The answer you've receive from a couple of good posters is, "it depends on the flop."

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01-26-2019 , 06:55 PM

NOVAgrind

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Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 32

I'm going 55-60 Pre, not sure if that helps anything at all

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