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 Why is folding the SB for a loss of -0.5 bb the 'baseline' against which a shove is measured?
- Because expected value is compared across available alternatives; a shove is only 'correct' if its EV is > -0.5 bb.
- Because the SB must always play 100% of hands to defend their blind. (under this line) (under this line) (under this line)
- Because the BB has a 100% frequency of winning if you fold.
- Because folding is worth exactly 0 in all poker scenarios.
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