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AQs strong enough to shove?

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09-01-2013 , 03:03 PM

Bentley

grinder

Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 600

This is guy is basically a TAG. I don;t like the fact that I will have to play oop post flop so can I just shove this here?

[hand_history]Poker Stars, $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 6 Players
Poker Tools Powered By Holdem Manager - The Ultimate Poker Software Suite. View Hand #19193472

UTG: $50.74 (101.5 bb)
MP: $67.02 (134 bb)
CO: $116.99 (234 bb)
BTN: $56.34 (112.7 bb)
SB: $51 (102 bb)
Hero (BB): $46.04 (92.1 bb)

Preflop: Hero is BB with A

UTG raises to $1.25, 4 folds, Hero raises to $4.50, UTG raises to $11

09-01-2013 , 03:11 PM

PeoplesElbow

banned

Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 10,847

not vs his UTG range, no.

09-01-2013 , 03:41 PM

MirZolzayn

old hand

Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,998

You're hoping to split at best.

09-01-2013 , 05:34 PM

Bentley

grinder

Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 600

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeoplesElbow

not vs his UTG range, no.

call and then re-evaluate?
It would be difficult to get away from an A on the flop...probably calling flop and turn bets.

09-01-2013 , 05:40 PM

savorxoxo

banned

Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,050

not sure wtf is going on pre, such a slamdunk flat to his open.

09-01-2013 , 11:14 PM

flushcowboy

journeyman

Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 264

AQ suited plays very well post flop, in position or not. Why not just flat call His open raise and see what the flop looks like. You're likely only ever flipping here at best when you shove and even that's doubtful considering his UTG 4 betting range ... Just call Ho's open and see if you can stack His premium pairs. Maybe you can also get lucky and flop a 9, 10, or jack and rep a set if you don't flop the nut draw(s). Calling his open is the safest play here as you will be able to get away from the hand if you don't connect with the flop. Not to mention the fact that you'll make some money some of the time too!

09-01-2013 , 11:52 PM

CashGameGrinder

adept

Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 747

yea +1 to slamdunk flat lol

as played I don't know, most regs hit call but I dont know why

09-02-2013 , 01:43 PM

tobe4funas

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 5,661

3b isnt necesarilly bad.

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