I've talked about this before. I agree with it.... well mostly.
This is exactly how I play middle pocket pairs (say I have JJ and the flop was K82 and the turn was a 4). I ALWAYS use that one more bet to fire at the turn instead of call the river. Why? Because by betting, I give him the opportunity to fold or at the least I charge him to chase with his overcards or whatever it is he's holding. If I get check raised, I can fold (depending on my read) and it still only cost me that same one bet that I would have given to him on the river anyway. With likely 2 outs, I don't feel that I cost myself anything by not seeing the river.
I'm not so sure this holds true when you have a stronger draw though. Let's say you have a flush draw - 9 outs to the nuts. Sure, you might win the hand with a turn bet, but if he check raises, do you have the odds to call? In most cases, probably, but not always. If you take the free card, he's probably going to bet the river. If you miss, you fold and cost yourself nothing (unless you actually think your Ace high is good), but if you hit, you can raise, and will often earn an extra bet that you wouldn't have otherwise.
I'm typing this off the top of my head right now, so sorry if it's a bit jumbled.
With the pocket pair, I'm certain betting the turn is correct, but with a big draw, I'm not so sure. I think it depends on the draw and if calling will still be correct if he check raises you, or if you will be forced to fold.
But all in all, yes, I agree. If you've got position, go ahead and bet the turn.
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