Stick66
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"Why do most players NOT like to play against short stackers?"
This question just popped up in my mind today as I just began using the table scanner HEM has. I noticed how many multi-tabler short stackers play at 50NL on Stars. I usually like to play against these players because I like to isolate them and put them to a decision for their stack while only being 1/3 of mine. More often than not, I end up busting them when they either call me PF with weakish stuff (me = 2-1 fave or better) or I win a flip (1-1 or close). I also win when they fold (me = 1-0 fave, lol). So as I figure it, I have the edge overall. BTW, if they are super tight, I usually leave them alone since just stealing their blinds isn't always worth it. It's the average or loose SS's I like to outplay. But for some reason, even though it feels like I am not losing money doing this, I have a feeling that my outlook on this subject is wrong.
Most players don't like to play against shorties and many experts advise against it. But I have yet come upon an expert's full explanation as to why this is. Does anyone have a good link? Or can anyone share a simple technical explanation here for us?
This question just popped up in my mind today as I just began using the table scanner HEM has. I noticed how many multi-tabler short stackers play at 50NL on Stars. I usually like to play against these players because I like to isolate them and put them to a decision for their stack while only being 1/3 of mine. More often than not, I end up busting them when they either call me PF with weakish stuff (me = 2-1 fave or better) or I win a flip (1-1 or close). I also win when they fold (me = 1-0 fave, lol). So as I figure it, I have the edge overall. BTW, if they are super tight, I usually leave them alone since just stealing their blinds isn't always worth it. It's the average or loose SS's I like to outplay. But for some reason, even though it feels like I am not losing money doing this, I have a feeling that my outlook on this subject is wrong.
Most players don't like to play against shorties and many experts advise against it. But I have yet come upon an expert's full explanation as to why this is. Does anyone have a good link? Or can anyone share a simple technical explanation here for us?