Why Play Blindly When You Have Poker Statistics?

The author emphasizes the importance of knowing the frequency of an opponent's continuation bet on the turn. This knowledge can help players make more informed decisions during the game. The author suggests that players should use HUD to track their opponent's fold to continuation bet statistics. By doing so, players can avoid making unnecessary continuation bets and increase their chances of winning.

The author provides an example of a scenario where knowing the opponent's fold to continuation bet statistics can help in deciding whether to check or bet. For instance, if a player has a medium-strength hand and the opponent has a low fold to continuation bet on the flop but a higher fold on the turn, it might be beneficial to make a small second barrel on any blank turn. This is because the opponent is likely to float on the flop but fold on the turn.

Conversely, if the opponent has a high fold to continuation bet on the flop and a low fold on the turn, it might be better to check on the turn. This is because the opponent is likely to have hands with low equity that they will fold to a second barrel but call a check. The author encourages players to think through these scenarios and come up with their own strategies based on the statistics.