hard · Poker Theory River
In a river bluff-catching scenario, Hero holds J♥ J♣ on A♠ K♦ 7♠ 5♣ 2♠. The opponent bets pot. Why is this hand a poor bluff-catcher despite its absolute strength?
- MDF dictates that Hero must fold 50% of their range
- Hero blocks the missed straight draws that constitute the opponent's bluffing range
- The pair of Jacks has low raw equity against the board (under this line) (under this line)
- The SPR is too low to support a call
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