$1-$2 NL Cash Game
Players:
Villain is a typical loose-passive player
Button straddles for $5
SB calls - BB calls
Hero in the CO with Q
T
and calls
Button checks
4 players
Pot = $20
Flop: Q
8
3
SB checks - BB checks - Hero bets $15 - Button folds - SB calls ($85 behind) - BB folds
2 players
Pot = $50
Turn: 8
SB checks - Hero ??
My typical line would be to bet about 30 into 50 and then take a free showdown on the river.
But when stacks are this short, I get a little confused on the optimal strategy.
A) bet a standard 30?
B) overbet push 85 into 50?
C) check to avoid getting it all in?
Please advise.
--CM