Hero with 8♣8♦ on A♠K♥4♣
Flop | BB vs BTN | 100bb effective | Difficulty: Standard
Hero hand
8♣8♦
Board
A♠K♥4♣
Action so far:
BTN raises, BB calls
Pot 5.5bb
Hero checks
BTN c-bets 3bb
Hero with 8♣8♦ on A♠K♥4♣
Pot: 5.5bb To call: 3bb
Villain range: AA,KK,44,AKs,AKo,AQs,AQo,AJs,AJo,KQs,KJs,98s,87s,76s,T9s,JTs,QJs,A5s,A4s
Your move:
The math
Correct: Fold
88 on Ace-King-x is one of the worst spots for a pocket pair. You have two cards that crush you on the board, no draws, and villain's range is heavy with Ax and Kx. Calling to peel a turn rarely pays off and lets villain barrel into your face. Snap fold.
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