55 vs AT: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 (Pocket Fives) | 52.6% | 0.5% | 52.8% |
| AT (Ace-Ten) | 47.0% | 0.5% | 47.2% |
Suited vs offsuit: AT
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATs | 48.9% | 0.5% | 49.1% |
| ATo | 46.3% | 0.4% | 46.5% |
How 55 vs AT unfolds by street
Pocket Fives (55) is still ahead on 64% of flops against AT, and the lead survives to the turn on 60%. AT takes the lead on the other 36% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | 55 still ahead | AT flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 64% | 36% |
| Turn | 60% | 40% |
When a pair meets two bigger cards you get a flip, and 55 vs AT is exactly that: 55 wins 52.6%, AT wins 47.0%, and 0.5% of boards chop. The overcards lean on six live outs — either Ace or Ten pairs to take the lead — which is why the unpaired side converts about 47.0%, 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, 55 carries 52.8% equity and AT 47.2%. Against a pot-sized shove you need about 33% to call and about 25% versus a half-pot bet — so AT is comfortably priced in to get it all-in here.
How you play 55 vs AT depends on which side you hold. With 55 you're not crushing, so keep the pot controllable and take the 52.6% edge to showdown when you can; with AT, your equity is enough to continue with initiative but thin enough that bloating the pot out of position is a trap.
55 vs AT FAQ
Who wins 55 vs AT preflop?
55 (Pocket Fives) is the favorite, winning 52.6% of all runouts, while AT (Ace-Ten) wins 47.0%. The remaining 0.5% are split pots. Counting splits as half, 55's preflop equity is 52.8%.
How often does AT beat 55?
AT wins 47.0% of the time all-in preflop against 55 — essentially a coin flip, so it is close to even money.
Is 55 vs AT a good spot to get all-in?
For 55, yes — a 52.8% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For AT at 47.2%, it depends on the price: enough to continue with initiative, but thin enough that stacking off out of position is usually a leak.
Does 55 hold up against AT after the flop?
55 is still ahead on 64% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 60% of boards; AT takes the lead on the other 36% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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