72o vs AK: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72o (Seven-Deuce Offsuit) | 31.8% | 0.5% | 32.0% |
| AK (Ace-King) | 67.7% | 0.5% | 68.0% |
Suited vs offsuit: AK
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKs | 68.8% | 0.5% | 69.1% |
| AKo | 67.3% | 0.5% | 67.6% |
How 72o vs AK unfolds by street
Ace-King (AK) is still ahead on 75% of flops against 72o, and the lead survives to the turn on 71%. 72o takes the lead on the other 25% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | AK still ahead | 72o flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 75% | 25% |
| Turn | 71% | 29% |
72o vs AK is a four-live-card fight — no pair, no shared rank, just rank order and geometry. AK wins 67.7%, 72o wins 31.8%, and 0.5% of boards chop. Whoever pairs first usually scoops, so the edge comes from AK making the higher pair plus whatever straight and flush equity runs between the two hands. It's a benchmark spot every serious player should know cold.
Think in variance terms: 68.0% equity means AK loses this all-in nearly 32 times in 100, so even a "dominant" spot is a coin you'll see come up tails plenty. Getting it in as the 68.0% favorite is correct every time; the 32.0% that goes the other way is math, not a misplay.
In practice, 72o vs AK rewards aggression from the favorite and caution from the dog: AK wants to realize its 67.7% edge by getting value and denying free cards, while 72o should lean on fold equity and position rather than hoping to win the pot at showdown about 1 time in 3.
72o vs AK FAQ
Who wins 72o vs AK preflop?
AK (Ace-King) is the favorite, winning 67.7% of all runouts, while 72o (Seven-Deuce Offsuit) wins 31.8%. The remaining 0.5% are split pots. Counting splits as half, 72o's preflop equity is 32.0%.
How often does 72o beat AK?
72o wins 31.8% of the time all-in preflop against AK — a genuine underdog, but with enough live outs (about 1 in 3) that the matchup is closer than the favorite would like.
Is AK vs 72o a good spot to get all-in?
For AK, yes — a 68.0% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For 72o at 32.0%, it depends on the price: enough to continue with initiative, but thin enough that stacking off out of position is usually a leak.
Does AK hold up against 72o after the flop?
AK is still ahead on 75% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 71% of boards; 72o takes the lead on the other 25% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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