NL50: lost value with trips 2

[podbelski]

Do you see a way to get more out of this hand?

Both opps are loose semi-aggro fishes (UTG is like 80% VPIP and the SB like 35).


Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.50 BB (6 handed) - Full-Tilt Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com

saw flop

SB ($30.80)
Hero (BB) ($50)
UTG ($134.85)
MP ($50.50)
CO ($23.95)
Button ($59.20)

Preflop: Hero is BB with A, 7
UTG calls $0.50, 3 folds, SB calls $0.25, Hero checks

Flop: ($1.50) Q, 7, 7 (3 players)
SB checks, Hero bets $1, UTG raises to $3, SB calls $3, Hero raises to $13.50, 1 fold, SB raises to $30.30 (All-In), Hero calls $16.80


Total pot: $65.10 | Rake: $3

[tmiby]

you got it in against SB, thats great!

however, I would play this the same. If you wanna keep UTG in (he probably had a weak Q or a PP like 88-TT) you should call. BUT, I don't think you will get any more action from him unless he beats you.


I like to play this hand straight forward and kinda face up in a 3-way pot.
I was also thinking about a minraise on flop....but to me, that would look very suspicious and strong.

[podbelski]

I'm thinking of a smaller 3bet, like to 7-9 bucks instead of pot-sized like I did... anyone finds this "tricky line" worth a try?