i am no master of poker, but i like the thread, and i see the potential for good discussion and education. So without further adu...

$0.1/$0.25 No Limit Holdem
5 Players
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Stacks:
UTG ($16.22)
CO ($24.30)
Hero ($31.44)
SB ($48.70)
BB ($36.41)

Pre-Flop: ($0.35, 5 players) Hero is BTN
UTG calls $0.25, 1 fold, Hero raises to $1, 2 folds, UTG calls $0.75

Flop: ($2.35, 2 players)
UTG checks, Hero ($30.44)?

preflop could probably be larger, who cares this is about cbetting.

villain is a 54/18 over 50, he has no understanding of relative head strength and enjoys betting marginal hands.

if i cbet, why do i and how much should it be? If i dont, why not?