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SB JJ vs UTG open 3bet spot

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mjez1
Joined: 29.06.2015

PokerStars Zoom, Hold'em No Limit - $0.01/$0.02 - 6 players
Hand delivered by Upswing Poker

UTG: $2.38 (119 bb)
MP: $4.12 (206 bb)
CO: $2.05 (103 bb)
BU: $2.11 (106 bb)
SB (Hero): $2.15 (108 bb)
BB: $2.03 (102 bb)

Pre-Flop: ($0.03) Hero is SB with J J
UTG raises to $0.05, 3 players fold, Hero 3-bets to $0.18, 1 fold, UTG calls $0.13

Flop: ($0.38) 9 5 J (2 players)
Hero checks, UTG checks

Turn: ($0.38) 3 (2 players)
Hero bets $0.32, UTG calls $0.32

River: ($1.02) A (2 players)
Hero bets $1.65 (all-in), UTG folds


Preflop
I think 3-betting JJ vs UTG open is correct because it narrows his range. If you think differently, please let me know.

Flop
I hit a set on a dry board. I expect him to call my c-bet only with QQ so I check.
I assume he would 4bet KK+ preflop so I put him on this range: AK, TT-QQ, AQs (maybe)

Turn
doesn't change anything and I bet for value.

River
brings an Ace and I expect him to have a lot of aces so I decide to shove for maximum value.

I'm confused about his play-calling the big bet on the turn and folding the river.

What do you think about my play and what would you do on the river.
Is better to bet small to induce a bluff or to get a call from TT?

Thank you in advance.


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SDK1987
Joined: 12.11.2008

I would still Cbet. Especially on NL2 you could expectsome weird calls against a random villain, but a 2/3 pot bet should be big enough to get it in 3 streets all-inn on the river.

Cheers,
SDK1987


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zetozinho
Joined: 18.06.2017

Preflop: Without further info, 3betting preflop is already on the loose side. UTG range is very strong. Is also the position were a player will fold less to 3bets, specially when they come from the blinds (he has position). You will isolate yourself against better often and if he 4bets you are not in a good shape.

Flop: Your reasoning for not cbetting doesn't make sense. You have a very polarized range when you 3bet vs UTG and a dry board like this just reinforces it. Therefore, this is a spot where I believe you should either bet big or check. It is ok to check with JJ. It is a hand that doesn't need protection at all. You can value bet for obvious reasons too.
AA-QQ would be best candidates for a cbet because JJ blocks a lot of KJ, QJ type of hands that might call you.

Turn: As you said it changes nothing. It will sound incredibly stupid, but you should consider checking one more time for the same reasons. If you did have the J♠: you should bet more often for instance.
Your turn sizing is ok.

River: I would be more inclined to check/raise here as played. Flush as missed and he should bluff missed flushdraws and valuebet Ax. He will fold Jx to a second barrel.
Against a passive player shoving is certainly a good play though.


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Pokamon
Joined: 15.04.2006

well played.

the river sizing is good, as the A hits your range. villain has to bluffcatch here some of the time.

if he doesnt, feel free to bluff all your KQ kind of hands.


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Laci24
Joined: 07.10.2009

What was the bet vs missed cbet flop of villain?
Why do you think that he folds TT on the flop vs cbet? I dont agree with it.


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