Capping big hands in the small blind

We're both new to the table so there's no read.

From the villains perspective, I don't like raising with AQs in this spot because:
a) a regular raise is likely a pot builder and a good chance to get called by the BB and button. Post flop I'm in a tricky spot.
b) a bigger raise builds a large pot when I'm out of position with a fit or fold hand.
c) noone puts you on AQ if you flop a pair, so you're likely to get paid off.

When he puts me to the test, I'm sure he has a good hand. I rule out AQ and consider Q9...but it's far too likely he has a worse 2 pair. If he's turned a set then it's just a cooler.

The villain actually played this exactly how I would.

Nigh hann sir.




Poker Stars $0.10/$0.25 No Limit Hold'em - 7 players

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UTG: $25.95

UTG+1: $22.55

MP: $12.80

CO: $19.70

BTN: $63.35

SB: $25.00

Hero (BB): $24.65



Pre Flop: ($0.35) Hero is BB with K T

4 folds, BTN raises to $0.50, SB calls $0.40, Hero calls $0.25



Flop: ($1.50) J K T (3 players)

SB checks, Hero bets $1.20, BTN folds, SB calls $1.20



Turn: ($3.90) 3 (2 players)

SB checks, Hero bets $2.75, SB raises to $6, Hero calls $3.25



River: ($15.90) 4 (2 players)

SB bets $7.50, Hero calls $7.50



Final Pot: $30.90

SB shows A Q (a straight, Ten to Ace)

Hero mucks K T

SB wins $29.40

(Rake: $1.50)






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