medium · Poker Theory Fundamentals
In a 6-max cash game, why are overcards to a middle-pair-heavy board often considered 'dirty' when facing an early position raiser?
- The raiser's range contains many high-card hands that already pair with those overcards.
- Overcards have lower EqR because they are easy to bluff off.
- Middle pairs always have 80% equity against overcards.
- The Rule of 4 overestimates the probability of hitting a pair. (under this line) (under this line)
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