Poker – Suited Connectors And Gappers
K-9s, Q-9sr T-9sr 9-8sr J-9s
These are all drawing hands that you want to play in an unraised pot with many players. They are marginal hands that will require you to hit a big flop to continue. I will play these in late middle position only if there are at least four players in the hand. If there is a wild player to my left who has been raising it up, I will usually pass on these hands. T-9s and 9-8s are connectors that you would almost rather make a straight with than a baby flush.
K-9s and Q-9s have the possibility of making a big flush. When you make a flush, the Ace of your suit will appear on the flop about a third of the time. If the Ace does not appear, and you are raised, you have to be aware that you may be up against the nut flush.
Here is a quick reference for middle position.
Hand Call—# Players If Raised
9-9 Call Call 4 or more
8-8 Call Call 4 or more
7-7 Call Call 4 or more
A-9s Call 4 or more Fold
A-8s Call 4 or more Fold
A-7s Call 4 or more Fold
K-9s Call 4 or more Fold
Q-9s Call 4 or more Fold
J-9s Call 4 or more Fold
T-9s Call 4 or more Fold
9-8s Call 4 or more Fold
A-T Call Fold
K-J Call 4 or more Fold
K-T Call 4 or more Fold
Q-J Call 4 or more Fold
Q-T Call 4 or more Fold
J-T Call 4 or more Fold
"s" denotes that the cards are suited.
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