easy · Poker Theory Preflop

Game: Six-Max NLHE | Format: Cash | Blinds/Antes: 1/2 no ante | Effective Stacks: 20 (10 bb) | Hero Position: SB | Pot Size: 3 At a 10 bb effective stack, what is the primary economic reason the SB shove range is wider than the BB calling range?

1. The SB always has higher raw equity against a random range.
2. The SB captures the pot uncontested when the BB folds, while the BB has no fold equity.
3. The BB is forced to defend at MDF = 1 - α, making the SB shove wider to exploit this.
4. The SB has a positional advantage after the flop in a pushed pot.

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