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