hard · Poker Theory Fundamentals

Game: No-Limit Hold'em | Format: Cash Game | Blinds: 1/2 | Effective Stacks: 100 bb | Hero Position: Button | Pot Size: $30. Villain checks the river to you. You hold a polarized range (nuts or air). Why is a large sizing generally preferred in this architectural spot?

1. A polarized range contains no medium hands to be damaged by a large price
2. Small bets are only for when you have a nut advantage (under this line) (under this line)
3. It protects your air from being outdrawn
4. It forces the opponent to call at a higher frequency

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