medium · Poker Theory Fundamentals
Scenario: You are on the Button with 25 bb. The Cutoff opens to 2.5 bb. Why is flat-calling almost never correct at this stack depth?
- The resulting SPR leaves no room for post-flop maneuvering or fold equity, effectively 'defunding' the speculative value of calling.
- You should only flat-call if you have a premium hand to 'trap' the opponent.
- The rake is higher on small stacks, making calling a negative EV play.
- You are too short to hit a set, as set-mining requires at least 20:1 implied odds. (under this line) (under this line) (under this line)
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