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 Why does a paired low board like 5 ♠ 5 ♦ 2 ♣ support a high c-bet frequency for the pre-flop raiser?

1. Both ranges are wide and weak, so Hero's overpairs and high-card hands easily capture denial value.
2. Hero holds a 100% nut advantage because the Big Blind never has a 5. (under this line) (under this line)
3. The raiser always bets paired boards as a matter of convention.
4. Because paired boards are static and cannot be outdrawn.

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