Once you've made your decision on how to play on 5thstreet, 6thstreet almost plays itself...almost. If
you are in the lead, you are going to want to make your opponent pay to continue to chase. If you are behind, and still think you will win if you hit your draw, it pays to continue to 7thstreet with the right pot odds. Of course, if your opponent has you drawing dead, it's time to fold.
1. If you are still in the lead on 6th street, bet and try to get your opponent to fold.
Example:
You have (A-5) 8,7,6,J and your opponent has (x- x) A,3,9,K. Situation: You had a good starting hand, fell behind on 4th street but decided to call to see 5thstreet. On 5thstreet, you took the lead, bet and
your opponent called. On 6thstreet, you both hit bad
cards.
Analysis: Your opponent wouldn't have called your bet on 5th street without a strong draw.
You are still in the lead, and don't want him to catch up. Action: Bet your hand.
2. If you are not sure if you are still in the lead on 6th street, you should check. If your opponent bets, and you can still outdraw him, look at the pot odds. If the pot is giving you about 7-1 odds, you should call his bet. (In most cases, you will have the right odds to call his bet.)
Example:
You have (3-2) 8,A,6,K and your opponent has (x- x) 6,7,J,5. Situation: You had a good starting hand, fell behind on 4th, but was called by your opponent
when you bet your made 8-6 low. On 6th street, he hit
good and you hit bad.
Analysis: You know that your opponent wouldn't have made a call to your bet on 5thstreet without a draw to a 7. The 5 on 6th street now puts you behind in the
hand, but you could outdraw your opponent on 7th
street.
Action: When you go to 7thstreet needing to hit your
hand to win, you usually have about a 15% chance to win. Therefore, when he bets his hand, if the pot is giving you about 7-1 odds call his bet.
You have (3-2) 5,7,6,J and your opponent has (x- x) 6,4,J,3. Situation: You had a good starting hand, fell behind on 4th, but was called by your opponent
when you bet your made 7-6 low. On 6th street, he hit
good and you hit bad.
Analysis: You know that your opponent wouldn't have made a call to your bet on 5thstreet without a draw to a 6 or possibly a 7 low. So, that 3 on 6thstreet for
your opponent may have you drawing dead as the best low hand you can get is a 6-5. Action: You can't be sure where you are on this hand. Folding is a safe play, but you may actually be in the lead if he has a 7-5 as his hole cards or paired up. You should call.
3. If your opponent hit his card on 6th street, and it looks reasonably certain that you are drawing dead, fold.
You have (3-7) 6,8,7,Q and your opponent has (x- x) A,2,J,5. Situation: You had a good starting hand, and decided to call your opponent's bet on 4thstreet
with your 8-7 low draw. On 5thstreet you took the
“visible” lead, but your opponent called your bet. When he called your bet, he had a draw that could beat an 8 low. On 6thstreet your opponent hits a good card and you hit a bad card.
Analysis: You have a draw to an 8 low, but your opponent probably has hit his 7 low.
Action: When your opponent bets his hand, you should fold.
You have (3-7) 6,8,Q,Q and your opponent has (x-x) A,7,J,5. Situation: You had a good starting hand, and decided to call your opponent's bet on 4thstreet with your 8-6 low draw. On 5thstreet you both hit bad cards. You both checked. On 6th street
your opponent hit a good card and you hit a bad card. Analysis: You have a draw to an 8 low, but your opponent probably has made his 7 low.
Action: When your opponent bets his hand, you should fold as you may be drawing dead.
4. If you had the best “four-card draw” on 5th street, and missed, the pot odds will usually be big enough for you to chase if you still can outdraw your opponent.
Example:
You have (A-2) 3,4,8,K and your opponent has (x- x) 6,7,3,5. Situation: You had a good starting hand, had the lead on 4th street, but fell behind on 5thstreet. You called your opponent's bet on 5thstreet since you
had a bike draw. On 6thstreet your opponent looks to
have a made hand with a 7-6 low. Analysis: You are behind in the hand, but can win if you hit the right card.
Action: When you go to 7thstreet needing to hit your
have about a 15% chance to win. Therefore, when your opponent bets his hand, if the pot is giving you about 7-1 odds call his bet.
Example:
You have (4-6) 3,A,9,K and your opponent has (x- x) 6,7,5,A. Situation: You had a good starting hand, had the lead on 4th street, but fell behind on 5thstreet.
You called your opponent's bet on 5thstreet since you
had the better “four-card draw” with your 6-4 to his 6- 5. On 6thstreet your opponent hit good, and you hit
bad.
Analysis: You are behind in the hand, but can win if you hit the right card.
Action: When you go to 7thstreet needing to hit your
hand to win, you usually have around a 15% chance to win. Therefore, when your opponent bets his hand, if the pot is giving you about 7-1 odds call his bet.
5. If you missed your draw on 6th street, you need to determine if you are now drawing dead. If you are drawing dead, fold. If you think you can outdraw your opponent, call his bet if the pot is giving you 7-1 odds.
You have (A-2) 6,8,Q,K and your opponent has (x-x) 4,7,9,A. Situation: You had a good starting hand, but were still behind on 5thstreet. You called your opponent's bet on 5thstreet since you had an 8-
6 draw against the 9-7 made hand. On 6thstreet your
opponent hit good, and you hit bad.
Analysis: Now, your opponent may have a made 7 low hand, and if so, you are drawing dead. Action: If you think you are drawing dead, fold to his bet. If not, call his bet given the pot odds.
Here are some examples on how to play on 6th street: 1. You hit a bad card on 6th street: Example:
You have (4-5) 7,9,10,K and your opponent has (x-x) 6,8,9,K. Situation: You should have folded this hand on 5thstreet, but you decided to go to 6th street.
Both you and your opponent hit a bad card on 6th
street.
Analysis: You have one more shot at winning the hand, and the odds are probably close to 4-1. Once you called on 5thstreet, you might as well go to the
river.
Action: Call the bet, and hope to get lucky.
You have (4-5) 7,9,10,K and your opponent has (x-x) 6,8,9,4. Situation: You should have folded this hand on 5thstreet, but decided to go to 6thstreet. You
hit bad and your opponent hit a good card on 6th
street.
Analysis: If your opponent has what he's representing, you are drawing dead.
Action: Fold when he bets. If he checks, just check as he is simply trying to suck you into a bet on 7th
You have (4-8) 6,2,4,Q and your opponent has (x- x) A,6,J,J Situation: Your opponent checked behind you on 5thstreet, since he was not sure if you were
trying to trap him. On 6th street, you and your
opponent hit bad cards.
Analysis: Your opponent may actually be the favorite to win the pot, but now he is thinking he is on a one card draw. Action: Bet, since you want to take the pot down now.
You have (4-8) 6,2,4,Q and your opponent has (x- x) A,6,J, 8 Situation: Your opponent checked behind you on 5thstreet, since he was not sure if you were
trying to trap him. On 6th street, you hit bad and your
opponent hit a good card. Analysis: Your opponent may think you have the better hand, but will not fold to a bet here.
Action: Check and try to get a free card. If he bets, you should fold.
You have (A-3) 7,2,4,K and your opponent has (x- x) A,8,6,5. Situation: You bet on 5thstreet since you
had the lead and your opponent called.
Analysis: You hit bad and your opponent hit a good card on 6th street. Your opponent either has made an 8 or 6 low. In either case, you have a draw to a bike on 7th street.
Action: If your opponent bets, just call. If your opponent checks, you should bet. It’s rare that a player will try to trap you on 6thstreet. Even if he has a 6 low, you are getting the right odds to get lucky on 7th street.
(x-x) 6,8,9,K. Situation: You jammed the pot with your 7-4 draw, against his 9-8 made hand on 5thstreet.
On 6thstreet, you both hit bad cards.
Analysis: Your opponent is in the lead with a 9-8 low hand, but you still can win if you hit your draw. You jammed the pot on 5thstreet, which committed you to
go all the way to 7thstreet. You are 2-1 at winning the hand, and the pot is giving you a lot more than that. Action: When your opponent bets, just call.
Example:
You have a (A-3) 2,5,J,K and your opponent has (x-x) 3,8,6,Q. Situation: On 5thstreet your opponent
bet his hand and you called. On 6th street, you both
hit bad cards.
Analysis: Your opponent is in the lead with his 8-6. It doesn't matter since you have the bike draw and the right pot odds to call.
Action: When your opponent bets, just call.
You have a (A-3) 2,7,J, K and your opponent has (x-x) 3,8,6,5. Situation: On 5thstreet when your
opponent bet, you decided to call. On 6th street, he hit a good card and you hit a bad card. Analysis: Your opponent is in the lead with a made 8-5 or possibly a 6-5 low hand. You are hoping for a 7 low. Your call on 5th street was a marginal one.
Action: When your opponent bets, you should fold. You could be drawing dead.
2. You hit a good card on 6th street:
You have (4-5) 7,9,10, A and your opponent has (x-x) 6,8,9,K. Situation: You should have folded this
hand on 5thstreet, but decided to go to 6thstreet. You
hit a good card on 6thstreet, and your opponent hit
bad.
Analysis: You now have the lead on 6thstreet with a
9-7 made hand. Your opponent knows he has to beat that hand, and will call if he has a draw to an 8 low since he is about 3-1 and the pot will be offering much better odds. Action: Bet.
Example:
You have (A-4) 5,J,Q,8 and your opponent has (x- x) 6,K,7,Q. Situation: You checked on 5thstreet, and
your opponent bet. You called.
Analysis: You were going to fold this hand, but you decided to try to get lucky. On 6th street, you hit
good, and your opponent hit bad. This looks like a coin-flip now.
Action: Check and call if he bets. It's worth seeing one last card.
You have (A-3) 7,2,4,5 and your opponent has (x- x) A,8,6,5. Situation: You bet on 5thstreet since you
had the lead and your opponent called.
Analysis: You both hit good cards on 6thstreet, and
for you it gives you a bike. Your opponent may have a 6 low, and will be reluctant to let that hand go. Action: Bet, as your opponent will call. Or, go for a checkraise.
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You have (4-6) A,9,J,2 and your opponent has (x- x) 8,4,6,5. Situation: You called on 5thstreet when
your opponent bet, hoping to hit your 9 low draw. On 6thstreet, you hit a good card, as did your opponent. Analysis: You hit your draw to a 6 low, but your opponent is in the lead with an 8 low. You can't be sure you have a better draw than your opponent. And, even if you hit a 3, you may lose the pot. Action: When your opponent bets, you need to consider the pot odds. If the pot odds are 9-1, you should call. If not, fold.
Example:
shows (x-x) 4,7,9, J.
Situation: You called your opponent's bet on 4thstreet. On 5th street, your opponent hit bad but you
hit a good card. Analysis: You hit your draw, which puts you in the lead. If your opponent can't outdraw you, he will fold. But, most likely, he will call your bet. Action: When your opponent checks, bet your hand, and see what he does.
Example:
You have a (A-3) 2,5,Q,8 and your opponent has (x-x) 5,6,9,7. Situation: You just called your opponent's bet on 5thstreet, since you are a slight
dog. On 6thstreet, you hit a low card, as did your opponent.
Analysis: It's unclear how strong your opponent's hand is now. When he bets, you are probably looking at beating a 7-6. With a bike draw, you have to call. If he checks his hand, you can take the free card. Action: Your opponent bet. Call his bet. Even if he has the 7-6 low, you are getting the right pot odds.
You have a (A-3) 2,6,Q,4 and your opponent has (x-x) 4,5,9,3. Situation: On 5th street, when your
opponent bet you called his bet. On 6th street, you both hit good cards.
Analysis: You have a 6-4 made low hand. Your opponent could already have a bike. If he bets into you, you need to call. If he checks, you don't want to be check-raised, so check behind him.
Action: Your opponent bets. You have to call on 6thstreet, and it's going to be automatic call on 7thstreet with your 6-4 low. If your opponent has the
bike, that's just the way it goes.
You have a (A-3) 2,5,J, 8 and your opponent has (x-x) 3,8,6, Q. Situation: On 5thstreet your opponent
bet his hand and you called. On 6thstreet, you hit
good and your opponent hit a bad card. Analysis: You are in the lead with a made 8-5 low. Your opponent may be able to pass you on 7th
street. Action: Bet your hand.
3. You paired up on 6th street: Example:
You have (4-8) 6,2,4, 8 and your opponent has (x- x) A,6, J, J Situation: Your opponent checked behind you on 5thstreet, since he was not sure if you were
trying to trap him. On 6th street, you hit an 8, and your
opponent paired his J. Analysis: Your exposed cards give you a strong board, despite having two pairs. Action: Bet, since you want to take the pot down now.
You have (4-7) A,6,6,4 and your opponent has (x- x) 4,7,8,J. Situation: You decided to call your opponent's bet on 5thstreet, since you liked your
draw. On 6thstreet, you hit a 4 and your opponent hit a J.
Analysis: You now have two pairs, while your opponent has a made low of 8-7. It looks like you could have a 6-4 made hand, so your opponent will probably check.
Action: If your opponent bets, fold. If he checks, take the free card.
You have a (A-3) 2,5,J,J and your opponent has (x-x) 3,4,9,4. Situation: On 5thstreet your opponent bet and you called with your bike draw. On 6thstreet,
you both paired up your exposed cards. Analysis: Your opponent is still in the lead with a 9-4 low made hand, and is going to bet his hand. Notice that he has two of the 4's you need to make your bike. Fortunately, you don't the 4's you need to make your bike. Fortunately, you don't 1.