66 vs KT: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 (Pocket Sixes) | 52.3% | 0.5% | 52.5% |
| KT (King-Ten) | 47.3% | 0.5% | 47.5% |
Suited vs offsuit: KT
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTs | 49.1% | 0.5% | 49.4% |
| KTo | 46.6% | 0.5% | 46.9% |
How 66 vs KT unfolds by street
Pocket Sixes (66) is still ahead on 63% of flops against KT, and the lead survives to the turn on 60%. KT takes the lead on the other 37% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | 66 still ahead | KT flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 63% | 37% |
| Turn | 60% | 40% |
66 vs KT is a race in the truest sense: made hand now (66) versus the bigger drawing hand (KT). 66 wins 52.3%, KT wins 47.3%, and 0.5% of boards chop. The pair is ahead on a blank board but every King or Ten flips it, and the occasional straight adds a sliver more — which is why it plays out a hair off 50/50.
Translate that into a decision and it's simple pot-odds math: counting split pots as half, 66 carries 52.5% equity and KT 47.5%. Against a pot-sized shove you need about 33% to call and about 25% versus a half-pot bet — so KT is comfortably priced in to get it all-in here.
How you play 66 vs KT depends on which side you hold. With 66 you're not crushing, so keep the pot controllable and take the 52.3% edge to showdown when you can; with KT, your equity is enough to continue with initiative but thin enough that bloating the pot out of position is a trap.
66 vs KT FAQ
Who wins 66 vs KT preflop?
66 (Pocket Sixes) is the favorite, winning 52.3% of all runouts, while KT (King-Ten) wins 47.3%. The remaining 0.5% are split pots. Counting splits as half, 66's preflop equity is 52.5%.
How often does KT beat 66?
KT wins 47.3% of the time all-in preflop against 66 — essentially a coin flip, so it is close to even money.
Is 66 vs KT a good spot to get all-in?
For 66, yes — a 52.5% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For KT at 47.5%, it depends on the price: enough to continue with initiative, but thin enough that stacking off out of position is usually a leak.
Does 66 hold up against KT after the flop?
66 is still ahead on 63% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 60% of boards; KT takes the lead on the other 37% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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