Just getting started at $200NL (FR, Cake)

[Zuccala]

I have just stated playing $200NL over at Cake and this is highest level I have ever played. I realaize there are a few new skills I am gonna have to learn and get involved in more marginal situations.

Read:

Not much of a read. I have only been at table for about 10 minutes,

Stacks:


Hero: $225 (MP)

Villan: $380 (OTB)


Hand:


I get [Ah] and open raise to $10 and Villans calls $10 OTB and its heads up.

flop: [3d][4h] $23.50

Hero bets $20, Villan Calls $20

turn: $63.50

Hero Checks, Villan bets $45, Hero calls $45

river:[8c] $153.50

Hero Checks, Villan checks


Analysis:


The flop looked like a good flop to float. The only real draw is a GS, or a 56 so not really too much to worry about. On turn I decided that I would check as any floater would fold and I dont want to get in a situation where he may raise me and represent JT. So I just check-called. Then on river is an obvious check and i was gonna call a decent amount if bet, Thoughts?

I know this is a basic hand, But know ing I had some right ideas here would help me alot!

[MBuckler]

[T-Rod]

How about CRAI on the turn?

[Triple B]

This play is good if you had a read that indicated he would fire both turn and river a lot of the time.

WIth no read, I think you are losing value with your line and should CRAI turn, call turn lead river, or just lead the turn again.

The problem with your line is that if villain turns out to be not that aggro, you cost yourself a lot on the river because he may not bet a hand you beat, but will certainly bet anything that beats you.