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Originally Posted by ChainedOJ
7 handed.
UTG: 180
UTG+1: ~80
BB: 200
I have them all covered
UTG, UTG+1, cutoff limp, I raise on the button to 12
BB, UTG, UTG+1 calls, cutoff folds
Flop($51)- 2 6 8 rainbow
UTG+1 leads for $14
What should my raise size here be? Surely this is a raise. Honestly I have no idea why he's leading out, especially for such a small amount. What should I make of this bet? That he's a weak player with no idea what he's doing?
Donk bet almost always means they hit something (or have an OK draw and want to get through cheap) and want to make overcards pay, but they can't slowplay it and risk a checkthrough. Or they have a small overpair and want to see if its good.
Heads up I raise now. Other callers involved I still raise, but don't want it to be terribly cheap. He has something like an 8 he will get scared if an overcard hits and not pay then. I make it 50 here. Likely you are way ahead, you want to get called, but don't want to let him get a lucky 2 pair. I expect him to call and fold the turn when you bet again. If he donks again, I probably call. If someone cold calls, I'm shutting down a little.