22 vs KT: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 (Pocket Deuces) | 49.4% | 0.9% | 49.9% |
| KT (King-Ten) | 49.7% | 0.9% | 50.1% |
Suited vs offsuit: KT
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTs | 51.5% | 0.9% | 51.9% |
| KTo | 49.1% | 0.9% | 49.5% |
How 22 vs KT unfolds by street
King-Ten (KT) is still ahead on 39% of flops against 22, and the lead survives to the turn on 41%. 22 takes the lead on the other 61% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | KT still ahead | 22 flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 39% | 61% |
| Turn | 41% | 59% |
22 vs KT is the classic preflop race — a pocket pair against two overcards (two unconnected overcards). Here the overcards actually edge in front: KT wins 49.7%, 22 wins 49.4%, and 0.9% of boards chop. The unpaired hand has six outs twice over (any King or Ten), and with a little extra straight equity the whole thing sits within a few points of a coin flip.
Translate that into a decision and it's simple pot-odds math: counting split pots as half, KT carries 50.1% equity and 22 49.9%. Against a pot-sized shove you need about 33% to call and about 25% versus a half-pot bet — so 22 is comfortably priced in to get it all-in here.
Because 22 vs KT is so close, the skill is in avoiding the flip when you don't need it and welcoming it when you do — short-stacked shove/call ranges, bubble pressure, or a juicy pot with antes. Two near-equal hands mean position and initiative postflop matter more than the half-point equity gap.
22 vs KT FAQ
Who wins 22 vs KT preflop?
It is close to a coin flip: KT (King-Ten) has the slight edge, winning 49.7% of all runouts to 22's 49.4%. The remaining 0.9% are split pots. Counting splits as half, 22's preflop equity is 49.9%.
How often does 22 beat KT?
22 wins 49.4% of the time all-in preflop against KT — essentially a coin flip, so it is close to even money.
Should you call all-in with 22 against KT?
22 vs KT is close to a coin flip (49.4% vs 49.7%), so calling off is correct whenever the pot is laying you a price near even money or you have a tournament reason to gamble. Deep-stacked with no dead money, it's a thinner spot — the edge is too small to commit a big stack without fold equity.
Does KT hold up against 22 after the flop?
KT is still ahead on 39% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 41% of boards; 22 takes the lead on the other 61% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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