BMCB

Basic Definition

BMCB (Bet vs Missed C-Bet) refers to the action—
or player tendency—where a player bets after the preflop raiser checks instead of making a c-bet on the flop.

In HUDs, it measures how often a player bets when the original raiser skips their c-bet.

Specific Situation

Board:
BTN open-raises, BB calls.
On the flop, BB checks → BTN (the original raiser) checks back.
On the turn , BB leads out with a bet.
This is a typical BMCB situation.

Some software includes flop stabs immediately after a missed c-bet as part of the BMCB stat.

Important Information

• High BMCB players
  They aggressively attack missed c-bets, applying pressure the moment they sense weakness.
• Low BMCB players
  They miss opportunities to seize initiative or take down uncontested pots.
• Strategic importance
  A skipped c-bet often caps the original raiser’s range, making BMCB a powerful tool in modern poker play.

Examples of Term Usage

“He has a very high BMCB, so whenever I check as the original raiser, he stabs almost every time.”