88 from SB in a raised pot

[2+2 Junkie]

I was thinking in terms of he probably doesn't have us beat, your thinking in terms extracting the most. I never thought of it that way. Thanks for the insight.

[numeri]

[blind response]

preflop: Easy call. 5.5:1 immediate odds, with probably at least two more calls to come from BB and two early limpers. Great position to lead out on the flop if you hit your set.

flop: Well, no set, but an overpair. I like the check/raise to try to clear out the others. Button could easily be on overcards here - any combination of AK-AT, KQ-KJ, and others. (Do we know anything about Button's play? That would help here and even more later.)

turn: Perfect turn card. It's practically an auto-bet anyway after the flop check/raise, but this also gives you a draw to a straight.

river: I also agree with the check/call here. If we bet, villain will rarely call with hands we beat. If we check, villain could be hands we beat, so we call.