HUD Stats (High-Level Intro)

Intermediate

Definition

A HUD (Heads-Up Display) overlays statistics on your poker table, showing data about each opponent's playing style based on their previous hands.

HUD = Real-time opponent statistics on your screen

Key HUD Stats

Preflop Stats

Stat Meaning Optimal Range
VPIP Voluntarily Put $ In Pot 22-28%
PFR Pre-Flop Raise % 18-24%
3-Bet 3-Bet frequency 6-10%
Fold to 3-Bet How often folds to 3-bet 50-60%

Postflop Stats

Stat Meaning Optimal Range
C-Bet Continuation bet % 50-70%
Fold to C-Bet Folds to c-bet 40-50%
WTSD Went to Showdown 25-30%
W$SD Won $ at Showdown 50-55%

Aggression Stats

Stat Meaning What It Shows
Agg Aggression factor Bet+Raise vs Call ratio
Agg% Aggression frequency How often they bet/raise

Reading VPIP/PFR

VPIP PFR Player Type
10/8 Nit
18/15 Tight-Passive
22/20 TAG
32/28 LAG
45/10 Loose-Passive
55/45 Maniac

Using Stats for Decisions

Example 1: Stealing Blinds

BB's Fold to Steal Your Action
>70% Steal wide
50-70% Steal normal
<50% Tighten stealing range

Example 2: C-Betting

Opponent's Fold to C-Bet Your Action
>60% C-bet everything
45-60% C-bet selectively
<45% Value bet only

Example 3: Calling 3-Bets

Opponent's 3-Bet % Your Action
<5% Fold most hands
5-10% Call with good hands
>12% Widen calling range

Sample Size Matters

Hands Reliability
<100 Very unreliable
100-300 Getting useful
300-500 Reasonably reliable
500+ Good confidence
1000+ Very reliable

Common HUD Mistakes

Mistake Problem
Overreacting to small samples Stats need volume
Ignoring game flow Stats are history, not now
Too many stats Information overload
Using stats as gospel Human element matters

Key Takeaway

A HUD provides valuable data for exploiting opponents. VPIP and PFR tell you their style, postflop stats show tendencies. Always consider sample size and remember stats are just one tool—don't ignore other information.

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