easy · Poker Theory Preflop
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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