Hero on BTN with 8♣8♦
Preflop | BTN vs CO | 100bb effective | Difficulty: Easy
Hero hand
8♣8♦
Board
(preflop)
Action so far:
CO raises 2.5bb
Hero on BTN with 8♣8♦
Pot: 4bb To call: 2.5bb
Villain range: 22+,ATs+,KTs+,QJs,JTs,T9s,AJo+,KQo
Your move:
The math
Correct: Call
Pocket eights play well in position against an open. 3-betting is reasonable but turns the hand face-up and folds out weaker hands you dominate. Calling keeps villain's full range in, lets you set-mine and float, and you have position. The blinds rarely squeeze in this spot, so flatting is the highest EV line.
Tags: preflop BTN flat mid pair