Straddling could be a profitable move if you have several opponents that are prone to calling loose preflop, then folding to aggression postflop. With this table dynamic, you could use the straddle to build big preflop pot, then take advantage of passive opponents with aggressive postflop bets.

Is straddle a good strategy poker?

It is seen as a good tactic if you feel your strategy will take other players out of their comfort zone. i.e. the majority will fold. In this situation, the play can work in your favor. One to strongly consider: When you are in the button position in a game allowing a Mississippi Straddle you have a huge advantage.

What is the benefit of a straddle in poker?

The straddle acts as a minimum raise but with the difference being that the straddler still gets their option of acting when the action returns to them. In a no-limit game if any other player wants to make a raise with a straddle on board, the minimum raise will be the difference between the big blind and the straddle.