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Scenario — Game: No-Limit Hold'em | Format: Cash Game | Blinds: 1/2 | Effective Stacks: 100 bb | Hero Position: BTN | Pot Size: 5.5 bb | Board: K♠ 7♦ 2♣. After opening pre-flop, Hero checks back the flop. The turn is a 3♥. What is the primary theoretical justification for Hero frequently utilizing a delayed continuation bet here?

1. The 3♥ turn card significantly increases the raw equity of Hero's air holdings. (under this line) (under this line)
2. The Big Blind's range is capped because they likely would have bet the flop if they held a strong hand.
3. The 3♥ provides Hero with a nut advantage that was not present on the flop.
4. Hero must bet to protect their hand against the Big Blind's high-equity draws.

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