hard · Poker Theory River

Game: NLHE | Format: 6-Max Cash | Blinds/Antes: 1/2 | Effective Stacks: 100 bb | Hero Position: BTN | Pot Size: 15 bb Board: K♠ 7♦ 3♣. Villain (BB) check-raises Hero's c-bet. Why does a 'blocker-driven' bluff selection from Villain often include hands like 6♠ 5♠ rather than A♦ 2♦?

1. 65s is a 'semi-bluff' while A2s is a 'pure bluff'.
2. Villain simply 'likes' suited connectors better for check-raising.
3. A2s is a 'made hand' and should be played as a call to realize showdown value. (under this line) (under this line) (under this line)
4. 65s has more 'clean' outs (not blocked by Villain's calling range) and no blockers to Hero's folding range (Ax, Qx).

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