What are some examples of marginal hands that I should avoid playing?

[Mike_25]

What marginal hands should a winning player fold pre-flop? Beginners often overvalue hands like suited connectors, weak broadway cards, and small pocket pairs. While these can occasionally win big, more often they just make marginal shows or flop poorly. A pro knows when to throw these beginning hands away rather than donate the ante and blinds to the true winners at the table. So what marginal pre-flop hands should even pro casino veterans be willing to let go of?

 

[Dallax]

Marginal hands are hands that are neither strong nor weak. They have a small chance of winning the pot, and they are often dominated by other hands. Some examples of marginal hands include: Small pairs are unlikely to win the pot unless they hit a set on the flop. They are often dominated by larger pairs and suited connectors.

 

[mosesdera]

Beginners sometimes think every hand has promise if they just hit the right flop. But the odds aren't in your favor with things like J-9 offsuit, 8-7 suited, or pocket fives. You'll save money by conserving those weaker holdings for bigger blinds later, once you know your way around the table dynamics better.