Thread: Hardest Read: Two Pair
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UncleBuddy
Old 12-29-2004, 06:14 PM     Post subject: Re: Hardest Read: Two Pair #5 (permalink)  
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Originally Posted by Jason Shoulders
When I play hold 'em it seems like my toughest read is two pair. The board tells you when there is potential for a straight or flush. With some analysis, you can put someone on a pocket pair or overcard to match the board for a single pair.

But, two pair is the great unknown and can really throw a monkey wrench into the equation and complicates analysis. I don't really know how to put anyone on two pair.
I can usually spot them with an information raise. 4xBB is usually enough to weed them out. A call on this bet indicates a strong draw or possibly two pair. A raise is usually a made hand.
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