Quote Originally Posted by sed
I think his point is that you have worse reverse implied odds in the 88 scenario since there is a possible strt and flush draw as well as there could be a caller with 2 overs. There's a high possibility of one of them hitting and beating your 8s.

sed
If you call, yhere will most likely be three opponents in that scenario giving a possibility of as many as six overs in addition to possible flush and straight draws. Notice that most undercards either pair the board or put four to a straight on the board. Folding is best, but if you decide to continue, you must raise to try to thin the field. Calling is by far the worst option here, but it is what many novices will do.