[mrcunningham]

Jesse, It will depend on the table texture, and I agree with you that it can really vary. Since you play evenings, my guess is that you might be best off betting out. It is pretty common that even if you get raised, there will be multiple cold callers. Moreover, I think when you hit your draw you'll get more callers than if you are seen checking the flop and betting or raising the turn because it seems that the majority of those folks wouldn't think of betting a draw early. my 2 cents.