WSD from BB

Overview

WSD from BB (Went to Showdown from Big Blind) is a poker HUD statistic that tracks how often a player, when in the big blind, goes to showdown after seeing the flop. It is calculated as: (Number of hands from the big blind that saw the flop and reached showdown) / (Total number of hands from the big blind that saw the flop). This stat helps assess a player's postflop tendencies from the big blind.

Interpretation

• High WSD from BB (e.g., >45%): Suggests the player is either calling down too light with marginal hands, or playing passively by checking and calling rather than betting or raising. This can be a sign of a calling station from the big blind, exploitable by value-betting thin.
• Low WSD from BB (e.g., <30%): Indicates the player folds frequently on later streets or is aggressive with bets and raises, forcing opponents to fold before showdown. This player may be exploitable by floating or bluffing more often, as they are likely to fold to aggression.

Strategy Implications

• Against a high WSD from BB: Value-bet more aggressively with made hands, and reduce bluffs as they are unlikely to fold. Avoid semi-bluffing as they will often call down.
• Against a low WSD from BB: Increase bluffing frequency on later streets, and consider floating flops with marginal hands to steal pots on turn/river. Avoid thin value bets as they fold too often.

Sample Size Considerations

WSD from BB requires a sufficient sample (ideally 100+ hands in the big blind) to be reliable. With smaller samples, variance can skew the stat. Always combine with other stats like BB defend %, flop c-bet %, and turn aggression for a complete picture.

Related Stats

• WTSD (Went to Showdown): Overall showdown frequency regardless of position.
• BB defense: How often the big blind calls or raises against a steal.
• Flop check-raise %: Indicates postflop aggression from the big blind.