medium · Poker Theory Preflop
You hold 8♠ 7♠ and defend against a BTN open. Why does this hand generally have a higher Equity Realization factor (EqR) than a hand like K♦ 5♥?
- It has a higher raw equity percentage against the BTN's total opening range.
- It is less likely to face a 3-bet from the Small Blind.
- Its equity is concentrated in strong draws and straights that can barrel effectively.
- Suited connectors are mathematically guaranteed to flop a pair or better 50% of the time.
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