easy · Poker Theory Preflop

Game: Six-max NLHE | Format: Cash | Blinds/Antes: 1/2 | Effective Stacks: 100 bb | Hero Position: BTN | Pot Size: 5.5 bb On a flop of 9 ♥ 8 ♥ 7 ♠, Hero is the pre-flop raiser. Why is the polarised c-bet architecture (large size, low frequency) preferred over a range bet?

1. The board is static and disconnected, making small bets ineffective.
2. The caller holds the nut advantage and Hero's range is polarised into overpairs and complete air.
3. Small bets on this texture allow the Big Blind to check-raise profitably with any heart.
4. Hero's range holds 100% equity advantage, requiring a large bet to build the pot.

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