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Old 03-16-2006, 12:00 PM     Post subject: connectors question #1 (permalink)  
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 What exactly is the advantage of a connector over close cards?

Ie, why would 89s be better than 97s? The way I see it:
- your trips can flop all the same
- your flush also
- I can see similar odds for a straight-draw flopping, all you need is that '8' in the latter case.

Any input?
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Old 03-16-2006, 12:14 PM #2 (permalink)  
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78 can make more straights than 79, so the chance of flopping a straight is the same.


456 (78)
569 (78)
69T (78)
9tJ (78)


78 can make 5 (2 card) straights.



568 (79)
68T (79)
8TJ (79)

79 can make 3 (2 card) straights).

Obviously the hand with the most chances of making a straight should make the straight most often.
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Old 03-16-2006, 12:21 PM #3 (permalink)  
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 Damn, I shoulda caught that one myself, is so obvious. Thanks!

But then.. playing suited connectors could be a good idea, preferably in position, just so you don't appear too tight and something just might hit?
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Old 03-16-2006, 05:02 PM #4 (permalink)  
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Suited connectors (and 1 gappers) are very nice hands to play in position. Ill sometimes raise + cbet them in position on tight tables. but on most low stakes tables you just dont need to. See some nice cheap flops and bet your hands if you hit.
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