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[Closed] Calling A4o 5 handed 3 equal shorties

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Grabbed by Holdem Manager
NL Holdem $400(BB) Replayer
SB ($4,188)
Hero ($1,585)
UTG ($1,865)
CO ($1,434)
BTN ($4,428)

Dealt to Hero A♥ 4♦

fold, CO raises to $1,434 (AI), fold, fold, Hero calls $1,034

I'm not sure if i'm overvaluing my ace here and can't really be sure about his range too. It feels like he could be pushing a bit wide because he's going to be desperate soon, and he has is forced to push through the big stack anyway.

I don't like A4o very much i think it's too costly to fold an ace here against our direct opponent.


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Anssi
Joined: 03.07.2008
BlackMember

You can't fold here. You get 2:1 against your opponent's possible very loose range which can include all broadways, all aces etc. He is also one of your direct enemies.


Yesterday I was on a heater, so I'd make a happy call.
Usually it's just a crying call.


hazzelde
Joined: 27.04.2008
PokerStrategist

I think I like the call. You already mentioned the reasoning for calling. But you should also realize that A4o plays horrible against tighter ranges and you could easily imagine a villain shoving 20% or less, in which case you would have an easy fold. However, given the odds you're getting you will also have a very profitable call in case villain shoves a little wider than normal. So after all I think it's a standard call unless you do have those tight reads.


Anssi
Joined: 03.07.2008
BlackMember

Even against 20% range A4o has 42% EQ.


_Anonymous_ Topic starter
_Anonymous_

Originally posted by Anssi
Even against 20% range A4o has 42% EQ.

I don't think we should use the normal 20%, but i think most players ranges are biased toward Ax type hands and pairs, instead of suited kings and queens

22+,A2s+,KTs+,A6o+,KJo+ This is 19.5% and we have 37% equity.


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