BobProbst
First Post
I looked it up like you suggested: I was a 55% favorite to win with the underpair vs an unsuited overpair with straight potential.
I totally made the right call especially considering that he was playing a little loose and he winced a bit when he looked at his cards (I don't think he saw me watching). It was also the same steal move that he had pulled just a couple hands before it (not with the all in but still -- he forced Mark out just a few hands before with a bit re-raise.)
Obviously it didn't pay off but that's why it's called gambling.
Overcards vs Underpair
Also: Texas Holdem Poker Strategy - Pre Flop Hand Odds - 777.com
I will accept cash in lieu of apologies.
I totally made the right call especially considering that he was playing a little loose and he winced a bit when he looked at his cards (I don't think he saw me watching). It was also the same steal move that he had pulled just a couple hands before it (not with the all in but still -- he forced Mark out just a few hands before with a bit re-raise.)
Obviously it didn't pay off but that's why it's called gambling.
Overcards vs Underpair
Also: Texas Holdem Poker Strategy - Pre Flop Hand Odds - 777.com
Pocket Pair vs. Two Overcards – ex. 99 vs. KQ
This is a close call. The pocket pair has a small advantage with 55 % to the two overcards' 45%. In the case of having a hand like QJ-suited the advantage is with this hand over a hand with a small pocket pair (55 or lower), because with the QJ you can still form a Straight without having the pair lower your chances of achieving it.
I will accept cash in lieu of apologies.
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