Math & Odds
Reverse Implied Odds
Reverse implied odds are the opposite of implied odds — they represent money you expect to lose when you hit your draw but are still beaten. For example, chasing a non-nut flush draw has poor reverse implied odds because when you hit, you might lose to a higher flush. Hands with high reverse implied odds should be played cautiously or folded, especially out of position.
Example
Calling with K♥ 9♥ on a Q♥ 7♥ 2♠ board has reverse implied odds — you might make a flush but lose to A♥ x♥.
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