Over-pair on Monotone Flop

[KelownaPokerDad (Matt)]

I usually play $1/3, as it’s most commonly offered at my local casino, but this Friday night there was interest in $2/5 with great action so I decided to shot-take.

Double straddle is on so playing very large ($2/5/10/20).

Folds around to the button, who calls the $20.

I’m in the SB with QcQs ($1,500 effective), and open to $85.

Double straddle calls and so does the button… these two players are the most competent players at the table and play a solid TAG (UTG+1) / LAG (button) strategy.

Flop comes 952 all hearts ($265)… notice that I have NO hearts.

I cbet with my over pair to $225; trying to push out any heart draws, and get smaller pairs to call.

UTG+1 calls and button folds.

Turn is 9d ($715).

I check and UTG+1 bets $350. I tank and decide on a call. My range is clearly capped at this point. I’d love your take on this turn call.

River is a Ts ($1415).

Clear check on the river. Evaluate based on his bet size. (Wish I would have taken this advice).

NOTE: he ended up having the flush with Qh4h.

I’d appreciate some feedback on this one.

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