33 vs QT: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 (Pocket Threes) | 49.0% | 1.0% | 49.5% |
| QT (Queen-Ten) | 50.0% | 1.0% | 50.5% |
Suited vs offsuit: QT
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| QTs | 51.8% | 1.0% | 52.2% |
| QTo | 49.4% | 1.0% | 49.9% |
How 33 vs QT unfolds by street
Queen-Ten (QT) is still ahead on 41% of flops against 33, and the lead survives to the turn on 42%. 33 takes the lead on the other 59% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | QT still ahead | 33 flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 41% | 59% |
| Turn | 42% | 58% |
When a pair meets two bigger cards you get a flip, and 33 vs QT is exactly that: QT wins 50.0%, 33 wins 49.0%, and 1.0% of boards chop. The overcards lean on six live outs — either Queen or Ten pairs to take the lead — which is why the unpaired side converts about 50.0%, the math behind every "I have to gamble" all-in in a tournament.
Translate that into a decision and it's simple pot-odds math: counting split pots as half, QT carries 50.5% equity and 33 49.5%. Against a pot-sized shove you need about 33% to call and about 25% versus a half-pot bet — so 33 is comfortably priced in to get it all-in here.
Because 33 vs QT 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.
33 vs QT FAQ
Who wins 33 vs QT preflop?
It is close to a coin flip: QT (Queen-Ten) has the slight edge, winning 50.0% of all runouts to 33's 49.0%. The remaining 1.0% are split pots. Counting splits as half, 33's preflop equity is 49.5%.
How often does 33 beat QT?
33 wins 49.0% of the time all-in preflop against QT — essentially a coin flip, so it is close to even money.
Should you call all-in with 33 against QT?
33 vs QT is close to a coin flip (49.0% vs 50.0%), 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 QT hold up against 33 after the flop?
QT is still ahead on 41% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 42% of boards; 33 takes the lead on the other 59% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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