[bluefeet]

an example:

If he puts you on a calling range of 44+,A7s+,A9o+,KJs+...he should be pushing any two.

If he's pushing any two...calling with 55+,A7o+,A4s+,KTo+,K9s+,QTs+ is +$EV. Specifically, 88 is a whopping +3.9.

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If he's only pushing 33+,A4o+,A2s+,KJo+,KTs+ (20%)...your 88 becomes a $EV wash - 99+,AKo,AQs+ becoming your range.

You can see how BOTH his pushing range, and the calling range he puts you on in determining his pushing range are key.

This is where situations like this become easier calls KNOWING your up against a "solid" player - where one less-skilled might be waiting for a top-20% top hand, despite/regardless of putting you on a proper calling range.