3-Bet Percentage
The percentage of times a player re-raises (3-bets) after facing an opening raise preflop, tracked as a key statistic in poker tracking software.
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What Is 3-Bet Percentage?
3-bet percentage is one of the most important preflop stats on a HUD because it reveals how aggressively a player defends and attacks with re-raises. A low 3-bet percentage (under 5%) suggests a player only re-raises with premium hands, while a high percentage (above 10%) indicates a wider, more aggressive range that may include bluffs. Studying this stat helps opponents adjust their calling and folding ranges against 3-bettors.
Examples
A player with a 12% 3-bet stat is likely 3-betting light and can be exploited by 4-betting or calling with speculative hands.
Noticing a tight opponent's 3-bet percentage jump to 15% over a short sample may signal tilt or a change in strategy.
Strategy Tips
Track your own 3-bet percentage across different positions, since a healthy range is usually between 6-10% overall with variance by seat. Use HUD stats to identify opponents whose 3-bet percentage is too low, then fold more often to their re-raises since their range is likely premium hands only. Against high 3-bet percentage players, widen your 4-betting and calling ranges to exploit their aggression. Remember that sample size matters -- draw conclusions cautiously from fewer than 200 hands.