overpair line check
Last night in a 1/2 cash game, I picked up JJ in late position. Two limpers ahead and I bump it up to 12, both call. Flop comes 8-4-2 rainbow, checked to me, I bet 18 and one limper calls. Turn is a 7, I fire again for 35, same caller. River blanks with a 3, they check again. I end up betting 50 and get a snap call, villain turns over 8-7 offsuit.
Maybe I’m overplaying these spots? I try not to get spooked by calls but it seems like the lower stakes folks are sticking around with so many weird hands. I feel like if I just slow down on the turn, I’m not risking as much against their pairs. Wonder if a little more caution on the turn with overpairs is just better, instead of auto-barreling every street. Curious how some of you approach this spot, especially with players who love to chase.