$200 NLHE 6-max: AJ call down in 3bet pot

$200 NL HE 6-max: AJ call down in 3bet pot

Villian Stats (VPIP/PFR/AF): 24/21/3

Villain is a lagtag with very a aggressive 3bet/4bet game and we've got history. I 5bet shoved 88 over his 4bet and he folded really early in the session. He also doesn't like to fold in 3bet pots (but will prob fold 78 to a double barrel obviously) and likes to bluff. Not sure how many hands and what info he's got on me but I should be perceived as a similar player.

I go ahead and 3bet with the intention of shoving over a 4bet (he 4bets like %3+). Guess there's an argument for flatting here.

So, the turn decision. I decided to basically check-call down for stacks on most rivers, thoughts?

poker stars, $1/$2 NL Hold'em Cash Game, 6 Players
Hand History Converter by Stoxpoker

Hero (SB): $202 (101 bb)
BB: $92 (46 bb)
UTG: $38.60 (19.3 bb)
MP: $323.35 (161.7 bb)
CO: $284.45 (142.2 bb)
BTN: $200 (100 bb)

Pre-Flop: Hero is SB with J♠ A♣
2 folds, CO raises to $6, BTN folds, Hero raises to $22, BB folds, CO calls $16

Flop: ($46) 7♣ 9♦ K♦ (2 players)
Hero bets $26, CO calls $26

Turn: ($98) J♥ (2 players)
Hero ...

I like check calling a lot. Unless you have a psychic read that he has a T in his hand, and then I like check-raising better.

He's not calling that flop with a K in his hand. I'm betting the pot with AJ there and hopping he has those diamonds and bricks out.

HNRocketS said:

He's not calling that flop with a K in his hand.

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wat? why?

I'm betting the pot with AJ there and hopping he has those diamonds and bricks out.

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You don't really need to bet the turn to get money from two diamonds. I very much expect a 24/21/3 at 200nl will bet his draws on turn. If your idea is to extract maximum value from his draws, i much prefer a CRAI.

BelgoSuisse said:

You don't really need to bet the turn to get money from two diamonds. I very much expect a 24/21/3 at 200nl will bet his draws on turn. If your idea is to extract maximum value from his draws, i much prefer a CRAI.

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I'd also expect this guy to be raising the flop with most diamond draws here, imo.

And as you already said, check-calling is fine, though CRAI is great if he stacks his draws here.

A grain of salt for my limited experience with 6 max, and many grains for my nil experience at 200NL, but I like check/calling too. We've picked up decent showdown value.