SB WTSD
SB WTSD
The percentage of hands where the player in the small blind position sees the flop and subsequently goes to showdown.
Overview
SB WTSD (Small Blind Went To ShowDown) is a poker HUD statistic that measures how often a player in the small blind position, after seeing the flop, continues to the showdown. It is calculated as the number of hands the small blind goes to showdown divided by the total number of hands they saw the flop from the small blind, expressed as a percentage. This stat is typically tracked over a large sample size (e.g., hundreds of hands) to be meaningful.
Usage in Analysis
SB WTSD helps evaluate a player's post-flop tendencies from the small blind. A high SB WTSD (e.g., above 45%) indicates a player who tends to call down or show down weaker hands, often playing passively or being sticky in pots. A low SB WTSD (e.g., below 30%) suggests a player who folds frequently post-flop, perhaps playing fit-or-fold or being overly cautious. The average SB WTSD for a balanced player is around 30–40%, depending on game dynamics and stack sizes.
Strategy Implications
Against opponents with high SB WTSD, you can value-bet thinner and bluff less, as they are likely to call with marginal holdings. Against low SB WTSD opponents, you can bluff more aggressively, as they fold easily. However, SB WTSD should be used in conjunction with other stats like SB PFR (preflop raise), SB Fold to Steal, and overall aggression frequency to form a complete profile.
Limitations
Like all HUD stats, SB WTSD requires a sufficient sample size—ideally over 500 hands from the small blind—to be reliable. In short-handed or tournament play, the stat may be skewed due to varying stack depths and blind structures. Also, the stat does not distinguish between showdowns where the player was the aggressor versus the caller, so it should be interpreted with caution.
Related Concepts
- WTSD (Went To ShowDown): The general stat for any position, measuring how often a player sees the flop and goes to showdown.
- W$SD (Won at ShowDown): The percentage of showdowns won, often used alongside WTSD to assess profitability.
- SB (Small Blind): The position that posts half the big blind and acts first post-flop, making positional stats like SB WTSD especially relevant for blinds defense and post-flop play.
Example
A player with SB WTSD of 50% over 200 small blind hands indicates they are seeing showdowns extremely often. This might suggest they are calling down too wide, making them exploitable by betting for value with strong hands.