Samo's Raaven Review 200nl (2)

Discussion for Samo's Raaven Review 200nl (2).

Yes Deuce7x, that would certainly be a reasonable line. I think that in order to make a decision, it would be advantageous to have a little more of a read on your opponent (how likely is he to call twice with KK?, what about JJ? how likely is he to check back an ace on the flop with the intention of bluff catching with it?, etc). The more of a read you have in that regard, the more confidently you could fire twice (or know not to).

8 minute mark - AK of diamonds hand - Do you always raise here? While I definitely raise some of the time I would also flat here sometimes as well. My reasons for calling the cbet would be to keep worse draws in the pot and possibly induce the 3rd player to come over the top with a weaker draw. Additionally we may get barreled by the cbettor on an A or K turn card as a bluff or he could value town himself. Obvious downside to calling here is losing our action on a diamond turn which may outweigh some of the benefits of flatting that I mentioned. Thoughts?