55 vs KJ: Odds & Interactive Calculator
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 (Pocket Fives) | 51.8% | 0.6% | 52.1% |
| KJ (King-Jack) | 47.6% | 0.6% | 47.9% |
Suited vs offsuit: KJ
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJs | 49.5% | 0.6% | 49.8% |
| KJo | 47.0% | 0.5% | 47.3% |
How 55 vs KJ unfolds by street
Pocket Fives (55) is still ahead on 63% of flops against KJ, and the lead survives to the turn on 60%. KJ takes the lead on the other 37% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | 55 still ahead | KJ flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 63% | 37% |
| Turn | 60% | 40% |
55 vs KJ is the classic preflop race — a pocket pair against two overcards (one-gap overcards). The pair noses ahead: 55 wins 51.8%, KJ wins 47.6%, and 0.6% of boards chop. The unpaired hand has six outs twice over (any King or Jack), 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, 55 carries 52.1% equity and KJ 47.9%. Against a pot-sized shove you need about 33% to call and about 25% versus a half-pot bet — so KJ is comfortably priced in to get it all-in here.
How you play 55 vs KJ depends on which side you hold. With 55 you're not crushing, so keep the pot controllable and take the 51.8% edge to showdown when you can; with KJ, your equity is enough to continue with initiative but thin enough that bloating the pot out of position is a trap.
55 vs KJ FAQ
Who wins 55 vs KJ preflop?
55 (Pocket Fives) is the favorite, winning 51.8% of all runouts, while KJ (King-Jack) wins 47.6%. The remaining 0.6% are split pots. Counting splits as half, 55's preflop equity is 52.1%.
Does the 55 vs KJ probability change all-in preflop?
No. Once both hands are all-in preflop the odds are set by the cards alone — position, stack size and who bet first change nothing. The only thing that moves the number is suits: 55's equity runs from 50.0% to 53.1% depending on suitedness and which suits the two hands share, which is why different sites quote slightly different figures. It does change once board cards are dealt (55 leads on 63% of flops) and in multiway pots, where every extra caller takes equity from both hands.
Is 55 vs KJ a good spot to get all-in?
For 55, yes — a 52.1% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For KJ at 47.9%, 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 KJ after the flop?
55 is still ahead on 63% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 60% of boards; KJ takes the lead on the other 37% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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See also: hand-vs-range preflop equity — your hand against a real opening, 3-bet, or shove range.