What Does He Have?

Hi there!

I’m bothered of a certain hand that appeared in one of my games.

Well, to start off, I was standing on $750 when I was dealt Kk in late position. A guy at the table raised $6 in the early position and I made it $15 to go, he called. By the way, the guy has about $200.

Then the flop came 9s 5s 2s. The guy then went all-in with $33 in the pot.

Eventually, I tried to analyze things up. At some point I thought if he doesn’t have a flush yet, he might have an over pair which I could beat, or a small pair hitting a set. He might also be keeping a two over cards with one spade or a bad bluff. What do you think? Any idea about the guy’s cards?

Thanks in advance!

Tommy

Tommy,

I would put this player on a pair that has made trips or a hand with an ace and a big spade, maybe even the ace of spades with another card. In the case of the set, you are behind. If he has an ace with a spade, he has about a 52% chance to hit his hand. I think he is pushing a flush draw. The bad thing is that he pushed up to $200 when there was only $33 in the pot. You do not have pot odds to outdraw him with. If you call here, and happen to be in the lead, you are really in a glorified flip for your money. You are only in for $15. Let it go.