bet sizing bluff ICM ranges In this strategic analysis, Nick Petrangelo and Daniel Dvoress break down a common mistake made at final tables: using oversized bets under ICM pressure. They demonstrate how even strong players should adjust their sizing down when short stacks are present to avoid unnecessarily risking tournament life, using a 200k Montenegro final table hand as their example. This video teaches how to adapt your strategy under ICM pressure by polarizing your range but using smaller bet sizes to avoid getting all-in, preserving tournament equity when short stacks are present. Crucial Lessons from the Hand Analysis: Use smaller bet sizes under ICM pressure than you would for chip EV Maintain aggression with bluffs and value bets but reduce sizing dramatically Consider preserving tournament equity when short stacks are present Avoid building pots that lead to all-in scenarios when unnecessary Remember chips lost are worth more than chips gained in ICM situations Chip leaders can flat wide pre-flop and apply pressure post-flop Plan ahead to maintain manageable SPRs through all streets
