Phoenix Wright
Legend
Loyaler
A bigger pocket pair; I'll take my AA vs their KK any day 
More seriously though, it depends on various factors such as stack depth or opponent playstyle/tendencies with how they play a big pair. Generally speaking, suited connectors work well against big pairs compared to other hands because the ones "too close" to those big pairs are often dominated. At least the suited connectors have outs to improve.
More seriously though, it depends on various factors such as stack depth or opponent playstyle/tendencies with how they play a big pair. Generally speaking, suited connectors work well against big pairs compared to other hands because the ones "too close" to those big pairs are often dominated. At least the suited connectors have outs to improve.
E
EarnDAStack
Visionary
Bronze Level
I like 78s. It can hit the flop really hard, but it's also easy to fold if you miss the flop and face aggression.
In general however I would say it's best to play a fairly standard set of preflop ranges with some deviations based on player tendencies and then worry about playing your range correctly on the flop. It's not really the best approach to your poker game having any bias towards a particular hand. Your job is to play the hand you have correctly.
In general however I would say it's best to play a fairly standard set of preflop ranges with some deviations based on player tendencies and then worry about playing your range correctly on the flop. It's not really the best approach to your poker game having any bias towards a particular hand. Your job is to play the hand you have correctly.
cordero82
Rising Star
Bronze Level
In particular, I like 8-9 suits, or 9-10 suits, against big pairs, I've been lucky with those types of cards, as long as they show the flop, but if it's risky to play an allin , I have done it and on some occasions I have won them.
Dorugremon
Rock Star
Silver Level
A bigger pocket pair, of course.
iceheart888
Rock Star
Bronze Level
My favorite hand is 35s, strong and unpredictable
john_entony
Legend
Platinum Level
With small pocket cards I play only "88", as the number "8" is my favorite number. Among big pocket pairs I play, in principle, everything. And I love all of them: from "1010" to "AA". I just don't always play them in the same way. Yes, there are complaints only about pocket of "KK", which often lose and spoil my mood, but I am always happy with this pocket more than conditional "76".
Dorugremon
Rock Star
Silver Level
Equilab says:
That's not "usually". You'd need odds of roughly 78 : 22 (3.55 : 1) to break even. You might justify playing (98,8-s) if you can get in cheap, and play against an opponent who marries his high pocket pairs. Playing every trashy hand against big pockets is something the fish do. They "think" they're being clever, and occasionally they'll crack aces or kings. While they're breaking their arms patting themselves on the back, they don't realize how -EV the play really is, and that they're losing in the long run (which lasts far longer than any one session). That's how they wonder where all the chips went while making yet another deposit.
That's not "usually". You'd need odds of roughly 78 : 22 (3.55 : 1) to break even. You might justify playing (98,8-s) if you can get in cheap, and play against an opponent who marries his high pocket pairs. Playing every trashy hand against big pockets is something the fish do. They "think" they're being clever, and occasionally they'll crack aces or kings. While they're breaking their arms patting themselves on the back, they don't realize how -EV the play really is, and that they're losing in the long run (which lasts far longer than any one session). That's how they wonder where all the chips went while making yet another deposit.
