Self-criticism is a key ingredient to becoming a good poker player. I was very annoyed with my donk bet with a nuts flush draw. I wanted to build the pot with a possibility of a huge hand. I was comfortable betting 11 BB’s on the flop. But, I had no desire to invest 20 BB’s on more with this drawing hand. I was hesitant to make the bet because I knew that I would be in an uncomfortable position if I faced a Raise. Given the fact that at Preflop Button raised to 7 BB, I should have known a Raise was possible. The next time I face this scenario, I will bet 4 BB or check. At 28 % pot odds, this was a Call even if Villain had a set. But, I preferred to wait for a better opportunity before placing myself in an All In position. Any thoughts?
Ignition - $0.10 NL - Holdem - 8 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4
SB: 62.2 BB (VPIP: 66.67, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 12)
BB: 131.1 BB (VPIP: 52.17, PFR: 34.78, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 23)
Hero (UTG): 65.1 BB
UTG+1: 28 BB (VPIP: 16.67, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 6)
MP: 100.8 BB (VPIP: 20.00, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 5)
MP+1: 53.1 BB (VPIP: 69.23, PFR: 15.38, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 13)
CO: 168.8 BB (VPIP: 26.09, PFR: 4.35, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 23)
BTN: 72.6 BB (VPIP: 8.70, PFR: 4.35, 3Bet Preflop: 16.67, Hands: 23)
SB posts SB 0.5 BB, BB posts BB 1 BB
Pre Flop: (pot: 1.5 BB) Hero has A♦ 7♦
Hero calls 1 BB, fold, fold, MP+1 calls 1 BB, CO calls 1 BB, BTN raises to 7 BB, fold, fold, Hero calls 6 BB, MP+1 calls 6 BB, fold
Flop: (23.5 BB, 3 players) T♦ 8♥ J♦
Hero bets 11.2 BB, fold, BTN raises to 40 BB, fold
BTN wins 43.7 BB
