Top 5 Spots to Bluff in Poker

Mike Brady teams up with Gary Blackwood to break down five profitable bluffing situations in poker. They cover check-raising on paired boards, delayed c-betting, probe betting on dynamic flops, leading when textures shift, and barreling with blockers. All spots backed by GTO theory.

Players underdefend check-raises on paired flops. Exploit capped ranges. Use blockers when draws complete to maximize fold equity.

Master These Five High-Profit Bluff Spots:

• Check-raise paired flops like T-T-2 or Q-2-2 up to 25% when defending big blind—opponents fold too often
• Delay c-bet when opponent checks twice—their range is capped and contains fewer strong hands than theory suggests
• Probe bet on dynamic turns after flop checks back—opponents check back fewer overpairs than solvers do
• Lead out when board shifts in your favor—turns that make straights or two pairs let you attack with bluffs
• Triple barrel with Ace-high blocker when flush completes—blocking made flushes increases fold equity dramatically
• Adjust away from solver on later streets when opponents played too tight earlier—their ranges are stronger than expected
• Attack capped ranges aggressively—when opponents check twice or miss c-bets, they're weighted toward weak hands