The reason this spot is so tough is how the hand has played out, and not having any information on the villain.
By checking the turn, you are only confusing yourself and I have to disagree with the above comments about it being good play to control the pot size because this is completely not true. Checking the turn is the worst possible play you can make for many reasons. When you check the turn, you are already showing weakness.
Let's give the villain some possible hands which we will include the outcome of each hand and how the hand would of played out had you bet the turn VS no bet on the turn:
Scenario with villain holding pocket 4s:
- By checking the turn:
Villain decides on the amount to bet on the river as you have now checked the turn and he wants value for his made hand. If you have a hand which you did, and your villain has a good read on you he is going to come out betting stronger than your turn bet and extract as much value as possible. On the rare occasion your opponent may check the river enticing you to bet with a missed draw but at these stakes, you won't see this play often. Player's need to make sure they get paid with made hands. ( Villain controlling pot size )
- Betting the turn:
By betting the turn you are only profiting and protecting yourself. If you bet the turn, more often than not, your opponent will be re-raising your bet with a monster hand should he have one. You simply fold. ( Controlling pot size )
If your opponent flat calls with a monster hand. Well great. His more than likely going to check the river again hoping you take another stab at the pot. I am guessing you will check right behind him here. ( Controlling pot size )
Also, by betting the turn you making your opponent pay for any drawing hands to be completed such as J,10 or 7,10 in this case. By checking the turn, you allowing your opponent to check a card for free which is never good.
The only time you should ever be checking the turn in this hand should be with drawing hands such, as j,10; 7,10; and any suited clubs.
I could go on and on, but I'm sure you get where I am going with this.
This is just my opinion and I think it makes the most sense to me. Feel free to let me know if you disagree and the reason behind it. Would appreciate the input.
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