3rd in chips but shortstacked, how to play?

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e.g.

200/400 level

5 handed

You are UTG with 88 and 2500, rest are:
1300
3100
1400
1700

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In this situation, it's an easy push in my opinion. The only stack you fear is the 3100, and he's not likely to tangle with you because he will be crippled if he loses.

If one of the other stacks calls, they are putting all of their chips at risk for a 50/50 shot, unless you get terribly unlucky and they have 99 or above.

88 is a pretty good hand...what would you do if you change the 88 to 33, or A7s?

Play well,

CCC