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Hi guys, I was wondering if there are ever situations when chasing an open ended straight when the odds aren't really in your favor? For example let say at a $2/$4room, you have J T off suit and you are up against 3 guys with no raises just calling action.The flop shows K 9 2 colors all over the place.Lets say the odds are around 5:1. Now I think the odds of hitting the straight is 11:1.

From a statistically standpoint, I should fold quickly.
But when is it a good time to just bet on turn and/or river and hope for the best.
Obviously a raise isn't a good idea. And successfully checking through the turn and river is rather unrealistic.

I always get struck in this type of situations...
So, please suggest me a good strategy to play in situations like this.

Thank you 😡
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spiderman637 wrote: Hi guys, I was wondering if there are ever situations when chasing an open ended straight when the odds aren't really in your favor? For example let say at a $2/$4room, you have J T off suit and you are up against 3 guys with no raises just calling action.The flop shows K 9 2 colors all over the place.Lets say the odds are around 5:1. Now I think the odds of hitting the straight is 11:1.

From a statistically standpoint, I should fold quickly.
But when is it a good time to just bet on turn and/or river and hope for the best.
Obviously a raise isn't a good idea. And successfully checking through the turn and river is rather unrealistic.

I always get struck in this type of situations...
So, please suggest me a good strategy to play in situations like this.

Thank you 😡
I would bet the flop to see where everyone else stands, if someone calls and you still didnt hit the turn then check and see what they do. If they bet, then fold. I don't like putting to much hope on gut straight draws, but every hand is different depending on position, and how many are in the hand.
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AAUPMYSLEAVE wrote: I would bet the flop to see where everyone else stands, if someone calls and you still didnt hit the turn then check and see what they do. If they bet, then fold. I don't like putting to much hope on gut straight draws, but every hand is different depending on position, and how many are in the hand.
You have to take not only the odds into account, but also the implied odds. If you know your opponents and you feel they will call a big bet if you hit, then the implied odds may indicate that it is worth staying in the pot. You may have a chance to get all or much of one or more of your opponents' stack. It's worth the gamble many times if your opponents are loose or calling stations.:thumbsup
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decker wrote: You have to take not only the odds into account, but also the implied odds. If you know your opponents and you feel they will call a big bet if you hit, then the implied odds may indicate that it is worth staying in the pot. You may have a chance to get all or much of one or more of your opponents' stack. It's worth the gamble many times if your opponents are loose or calling stations.:thumbsup
With no one raising only calling and no flush draws maybe you should take control of the hand. If you are willing to make your normal bet on the turn with the gutshot you have some outs if called and a chance to win the hand now.
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