Quote Originally Posted by handsomestan
To flop an open ended (8 out) straight draw whilst holding 2-3s the board MUST contain 4-5. They are the only cards that will give this draw.

Holding 98s, however, the board can contain any combination of T-J, 7-T, or 6-7. You have three times as much chance of flopping this draw.

Thats the difference.
Agreed. Just disagreed with your original post. Sorry for the hijack.