hard · Poker Theory Fundamentals
Scenario Header: Game: No-Limit Hold'em | Format: Cash Game | Blinds/Antes: 1/2, no ante | Effective Stacks: 100 bb | Hero Position: BB | Pot Size: 18 bb | River: K♠ 9♦ 4♣ 7♥ 2♠ Villain (UTG) bets 6 bb (33% pot). Hero holds 9♠ 8♠ (Middle Pair).
- Villain is polarized, and since Hero only beats bluffs, Hero should fold to the 'strength' of a value-bet sizing.
- This is a block bet; Hero should raise to 100% of the pot to exploit the Villain's lack of strong hands.
- Small river bets target a wide range of marginal hands for value; Hero should call because the required equity is only 20%.
- Hero must defend exactly 75% of their range (MDF) regardless of their specific hand strength.
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