So, seeing as we are not favorite to win, should we check and fold to avoid putting in money with the hand that has the worst potential to win? We can see that that Bob with his set of Tens is currently in the lead, and is most likely to win the pot after the turn and river cards have been dealt. The following is the equity each player has in the hand: If we run these hands through an odds calculator, it shows that we are no longer the favorite to win the hand.
We know for a fact that Alice holds 9 4, and Bob holds T T. Now lets assume that in a similar hand where we hold Q J on a flop of T 9 4, there are now two players in the pot instead of one. Therefore you should bet for value even with a drawing hand in this situation, and look to get as much money into the pot as possible at this point.
It is perfectly possible for strong drawing hands to have more equity than already made hands (like a pair).īecause you have such a monstrous drawing hand, there are a wide variety of cards that could help you to make a better hand that your opponent, such as a flush or a straight. The only hand that would have more equity in the pot than you at the time would be a set, but even in that particular situation you wouldn't be too far behind. If your opponent is betting heavily into you it is probable that do not hold the best hand, but nonetheless, you will have the most equity almost regardless of what you opponent holds.Įven if you know that you opponent has a strong hand like two pair with 9 4, your equity in the pot will be 52% despite the fact your opponent is the one with the made hand. Therefore in these situations you will have high equity in the pot, and it will make sense to bet for value even if your hand is not yet complete. However, in some situations it is possible to hold an unmade hand like a draw, but still have the best chance of winning.
Normally, if you hold the best hand at one stage during the hand, it is typical that your hand stands the best chance of winning after all the cards have been dealt. In my article on poker equity, I discussed how you should be betting for value to maximize your winnings when you feel you have the best hand.
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