medium · Poker Theory Postflop

Hero (HJ) is OOP against the CO on a T♣ 8♣ 6♦ board. Why does GTO strategy favor a check-raising range over a high-frequency c-betting strategy here?

1. Hero should always bet 100% to deny the 'free card' in position.
2. Check-raising is used because the Rule of 4 overestimates Hero's straight draw equity. (under this line) (under this line) (under this line)
3. Hero has a high number of overpairs that should be played for absolute value.
4. The board texture heavily favors the caller's range, and check-raising punishes the IP player's attempts to realize equity with small bets.

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