AK or 88?

BeiMoh420 · Jul 10, 2018

Would you rather have AK or 88 preflop? I think 88 is statistically better but the implied odds are better with AK?

vpashuta · Jul 10, 2018

They both suck when they miss the flop. I've recently lost a fortune with AK , so I'd rather have 88 so I can easily toss them away when 3 over hit the flop.

hugh blair · Jul 10, 2018

Gamble in the red zone in you go depends on the flop and how many players in the hand what blinds are like 88 when hit a set has the potential to cripple the AKs that hit.

Wiltz82 · Jul 10, 2018

I've had 88 before and nothing on the table was bigger then the 88 and still lost to a straight. I would rather have AK cause if you hit your gonna a pretty good hand.

Jon Poker · Jul 10, 2018

I love to look down at a pair, but at the end of the day rather see AK, just potentially much better than the 88. Anyhow, rather see the bigger hand and take a flop.

Honeybuns666 · Jul 10, 2018

I'd much rather have AK. You have such a better chance to have someone dominated. 88 vs KQs is scary flip but AKo vs KQs you're way ahead. Plus 99-QQ you're drawing to two cards with AK it's a flip

TH13gambler · Jul 10, 2018

to me it doesn't really matter and depends on table position more than anything, if im early position id rather have AK. But you just gotta play the cards your dealth the best you can sometimes the weak hands win to.

PaxMundi · Jul 10, 2018

What's the circumstances ? is it cash or tourny/anti's ?, how deep are we ,among a dozen other questions.

fiddlesticks123 · Jul 10, 2018

Right now I'm going through a period where I just cannot hit over cards against a pocket pair, so I'm gonna say I'd rather have 88. I've lost a bunch with AK lately

cocojambo · Jul 10, 2018

is a powerful pair. I like it very much,more than

nml · Jul 11, 2018

BeiMoh420 said:
Would you rather have AK or 88 preflop? I think 88 is statistically better but the implied odds are better with AK?

I think your implied odds are higher with 88 - AK is considered the better hand since you are likely to be facing a lot of other A and K, which you dominate, and other broadway cards like QJ, JT, etc.

However, you are much more likely to get paid off with something like 88, since it’s hard to read and easy to disguise. AQ is going to pay you off on a A8Q board, or even A83. A7, however, is unlikely to call down or show much aggression, unless it’s a poor player (you can get paid with top pair, top kicker a TON at micro stakes, since people over value top pair).

AlexStar1981 · Jul 11, 2018

Of course AK is much more tempting than 88, and they are very sorry to drop when the flop is empty, but the pair is already a couple!

belka2203 · Jul 11, 2018

The program Equilab considers 88 - 52.29% against AsKs - 47.71%. And in recent times I have been unable to get to the flop with AK, for this reason I prefer 88.

Kashtree · Jul 11, 2018

ALL pocket pairs, 22-KK,are ahead pre flop against any 2 non paired over cards and only have 2 vs. The villains 6 outs for improvement. I like to get my money in when Im good so I will call with my pocket pair. If im shoving with AK I really only want to see a worse Ax turn over

Maikychan · Jul 11, 2018

I prefer a pair of 88, I don't have many good memories with AK...

I already lost two tournaments in a row with an AK vs. AA, where I flopped a Top Pair of A on a dry board... :c

rmcneice · Jul 11, 2018

I always prefer the pair to the draw. Until they're behind. Then I want the other one.

619Leafs · Jul 11, 2018

BeiMoh420 said:
Would you rather have AK or 88 preflop? I think 88 is statistically better but the implied odds are better with AK?

I will take the 88 simply because I feel its better to have a hand before the flop but statistically speaking its basically 52% to 48% on 88 to AK.

CallmeFloppy · Jul 11, 2018

It really depends on the situation. Each has its advantages in different situations. If I am blind to knowing any situational info, I will take AK. If you are sticking me heads up against the other, I'll take the pair. Anything else I need to have more insight.

IN8FI8NI8TY · Jul 11, 2018

If going allin, I want AK (likely to pair 33%), but 88 if limping in (likely to make set 16%. Still need large implied odds.

Miketheman190 · Jul 12, 2018

You usually always have a chance with AK but 88 could possibly be dominated preflop. Don't be afraid to fold AK facing aggression post flop

Misaki · Jul 12, 2018

AK is just better hand. With 88 you miss most of the flops. Many times you will see one or two overcards and give up many times. AK just give you more capabilities postflop. 88 is just a little better hand preflop. Postflop is just another thing. With AK you can barrel with flush draws, overcards, you block villain strong combinations , its easier to valuebet villain's worse Ax, Kx. 88 is just average hand when you miss a flop.

CoidyOnSky · Jul 13, 2018

All Depends on Game & Position.....

Are you big blind to 3 limpers deep 1st hand in MTT..

Or under the Gun.. On the Bubble of Sit N Go

TEIS22 · Jul 13, 2018

I literally just beat someone with 88 and he had AK suited. Odds are better with AK but to have a good pair and have the odds of hitting trips are pretty good as well

imparior · Jul 13, 2018

88 sounds ok

Krypton173 · Jul 13, 2018

Both

so i have more chances to win, on the more serious side it doesn't matter what hand you get, you play it to the best of your ability.

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