Lesson
Sizing Value Bets to What Villains Are Used to Calling
Bet Sizing · advanced · 10 min
Tyler and Eric compare how different bet sizes perform for bluffs versus 100% equity value hands, including why larger or geometric sizings can earn more even when they generate more folds. The lesson also shows how to adjust overbets by opponent type: push bluffs through players who are folding too much, and size value bets big against players who keep calling.
Key takeaways
- When you know you have the best hand, consider ramping up the bet size instead of defaulting to a standard size.
- Do not use one sizing for every hand class; keep middling hands cheaper when you want showdown and use larger sizes for polarized value or bluffing spots.
- If strong opponents are overfolding to your overbets because they perceive you as tight, route more bluffs through that spot until they adjust.
- Against weaker players who refuse to fold to large bets, reserve big sizing primarily for value.
- Use player modeling on name sites: winners may adjust to your tendencies, while weaker players may simply play their hand.