hard · Poker Theory Postflop

20 (Turn) Board: Q♦ 7♦ 2♥ 9♠. You hold 8♦ 6♦. Your opponent bets 15 into 20. Your immediate equity is ~18%. Why is calling often correct here?

1. The 'Rule of 4' says you have 36% equity
2. Because 86s is a 'Concentrated Equity' hand
3. To prevent the opponent from 'Denying' your equity (under this line)
4. The 'Implied Odds' threshold (X) is likely met by the river EV

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