What Does Over Pair Mean in Poker?
An over pair is a pocket pair that is higher than any community card on the board in poker.
When You Might Hear Or Use The Term Over Pair:
In conversations about poker strategy, especially during hand analysis where a player holds a strong pocket pair and the board doesn’t threaten it with higher cards.
In-Game Example:
You hold QQ and the flop comes 973. Your queens are an over pair to the board.
Strategy / Tips:
- Best Practice: Use over pairs to extract value by betting for protection and value, especially on dry boards.
- Common Mistake: Overcommitting to an over pair when facing significant resistance on coordinated boards.
- Pro Tips: Consider your opponent’s range and tendencies; slow play against aggressive opponents to induce bluffs.
- Differences playing over the table vs online: Online play often requires more aggressive play with over pairs due to the faster pace and different player tendencies.
Alternative Names:
None commonly used.
FAQs:
Q: Can an over pair still lose to a set?
A: Yes, if an opponent holds a pocket pair that matches one of the community cards, they have a set, which beats an over pair.
