How to play 73s
Editor: dezhoupuke.org73s is a suited connector 73 suited. High card suited "junk suited," mainly relies on high cards to make top pair, narrow straight possibilities. Compared to 73o, it has extra flush draw potential; preflop, still be cautious of being dominated by 73o's top pair. Only play from CO/BTN deep stack or SB to steal blinds; always fold from early position.
Preflop equity
| Matchup | 73s equity |
|---|---|
| 73s vs AKo | 43% |
| 73s vs QQ | 46% |
| 73s vs 88 | 54% |
Approximate preflop all-in data · Open preflop equity calculator →
GTO strategy
Common mistakes
- ✕73s UTG open suited trash, got squeezed by a 3-bet
- ✕73s OOP call 3-bet after excessive float
FAQ
FAQ
- More flush draws than 73o; preflop still be careful of being dominated by 73o's top pair.
Position guide
| Position | Action |
|---|---|
| UTG | Unless the table is very passive and you have a very tight image, it is not recommended to enter the pot, as it is negative EV in the long run. |
| MP | Occasionally, if the blinds are very tight-passive and you have a stealing intention from late position, you can consider raising to enter the pot, but proceed with caution as there are still many players yet to act in the middle positions. |
| CO | Raise 2.5-3 BB, with some playability post-flop if you hit a flush or a pair. If re-raised, usually fold. |
| BTN | Raise 2-2.5 BB. If the blinds call, proceed cautiously post-flop, continuing only when you hit a strong draw or a made hand. Against aggressive players, consider folding. |
| SB | If the blinds have not raised, you can limp into the pot, but play cautiously post-flop to avoid investing too much out of position. Against a raise from the big blind, fold directly. |
| BB | Post-flop, play cautiously, only continue when hitting a strong hand or a draw. Facing raises from other positions, generally fold. |
Postflop board textures
g. 7♣2♦9♠
73s has good value when hitting top pair of sevens on a dry board, can bet around half pot. If no hit, usually check-fold. Note that opponents may have overpairs or top pairs, handle with caution.
g. 9♠8♠7♥
You can semi-bluff bet, but if raised, evaluate your odds. Call when drawing, raise when you make a hand.
g. K♠K♦7♣
Should bet cautiously to avoid over-committing. Can check-call small bets, but fold facing large bets.
g., A♠8♠3♠
You can semi-bluff bet, but need to consider fold equity. If you make the flush, you can value bet.
Specific matchup notes
MTT short-stack push/fold
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