Implied Odds
The extra money you expect to win on later streets if you complete your draw.
Implied odds extend pot odds by accounting for the money you can win after you hit your hand, not just what is in the pot right now. A draw that looks unprofitable on raw pot odds can be a clear call if you will get paid off big on later streets when you complete it.
Implied odds are highest against players who cannot fold, which is exactly why draws are so profitable against calling stations. They shrink against tight, observant opponents who will not pay you off when the obvious draw completes.
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