Adjusting to a Straddle
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Adjusting to a Straddle
Let's say we're playing $2/$5 and there is a $10 straddle and we have $500. If there's no straddle then we're a playing a 100BB game. Some people would say that with a straddle we're playing a 50BB game and should adjust accordingly.
So I have this question. Let's say that we're not comfortable stacking with AQs with 100BB but are comfortable doing so at 50BB (arbitrary but let's assume this is our situation). So if we assume that a straddled game is truly 50BB then we should stack off with AQs.
... But what if no one else at the table makes the adjustment? To their ranges, etc.? What if everyone else kept their preflop stackoff ranges (and other ranges) just as they were at 100BB e.g. AKo+, QQ+. Then stacking off with AQs would be just dumb, wouldn't it?
So I'm confused.
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If ppl play the same ranges as if 100 BB deep no straddle you will earn alot of BB just by stealing the larger pot pre with your now looser range. This means they will often missplay hands that were not profitable to stackoff at a regular game but now they are.
It's like asking if in a game when someone is playing tighter and let's say only stacks off AA, KK and AKs if he is gonna make more profit vs you because your range is QQ+ AK? The answer is no, it means he will missplay QQ and AKo by not putting pressure pre and letting you realize a big part of your equity with your range and make less money with those hands this way.
Even more so if you get to realize their preflop strategy and adjust. But even with you sticking to your standard preflop strategy, the tight guy will make less money.
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