Trying to figure out the math of chasing draws.

http://www.pokerhand.org/?1218043

I'm trying to figure out the math here. This is the weakest part of my game and i never bothered to learn it properly. I ususally just play by feel, instinct, and aggression.

hero stack = $50
villian stack = $51.85

preflop. pot equals = $3.25

flop. pot equals = $21.25

turn. pot equals = $76


I need to call call $23.75 more to win $76. So i'm getting about 3 to 1 on my money to make this call. Is it profitable to make this call in the long run? I figure I probably have 8 good outs.

8/46 = 17% chance of hitting and getting 3 to 1 on my money.

Can someone please explain the theory behind pot odds like i'm retarded?
I hear people talk about it all the time likes it's nothing and I never bothered to fully understand it.

If you think it's too elementary, you can post a good link for me and i'll read up on it.

thanks,

AppleSeed

My current state of mind before the storm

Hi guys,

Just letting you guys know my state of mind right now. I haven't played poker since March. I took a two month break because I was sort of burnt out playing for over a 1.7 years without a significant break. I was just sick of the grind.

In March, I set a 30k hand goal but only played 28k hands because I wanted to watch the NCAA Final Four. I 6 tabled $100 nl he sh and took another shot at $200 nl he sh but was not successful. I was down about 1k but basically broke even because of bonus/rakeback.

My head is not on str8 right now and that is why i'm playing $50 nl he even though i'm rolled for $100. Once I get my head back on i'm going to go jump back up to $100 nl he.

I only plan on playing 3-4 tables and then jump back up to my normal 6 table. I may even add more tables, who knows. I'm always looking to experiment and improve my grinding/playing abilities.

One of my friends on CR (Dahlig763) rail birded one of my $50 nl he session yesterday and I won a buyin. I 3 tabled and got about 300 hands in (I appreciated it, I hope you jump into this community). From my experience with him, he's a serious student of the game and looks like a strong player.

I plan on playing between 15-25k hands in July because I have a full time job. I may play more if i go on a massive heater.

later,

AppleSeed

Introduction

Hi, my name is John and I play poker as a hobby. I am 24 years old and have a BA in Psychology at the U of M Twin Cities. I'm currently working as a Residential Counselor at a group home for adults with mental illness. One day, I hope to go back to grad school and earn a Masters in Psychology so I can be a therapist.

I am new to blogging and have never done this before. My intention is to use this blog to help improve my poker game. I give credit to peterpjames at CardRunners for inspiring me to create this blog and start to actively improve my poker game.

I am currently playing $50 and $100 nl he online at Full Tilt Poker. My goal is to be able to consistently beat $200 nl he. I have taken two stabs at it and have failed. I probably played about 10-15k hands at that level and I am probably down about 5 buyins. I plan on taking another stab when my bankroll hits 6-8k. My bankroll is currently at 4.2k.

Later,

AppleSeed