77 vs AJ: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 (Pocket Sevens) | 53.9% | 0.4% | 54.1% |
| AJ (Ace-Jack) | 45.7% | 0.4% | 45.9% |
Suited vs offsuit: AJ
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJs | 47.7% | 0.4% | 47.9% |
| AJo | 45.1% | 0.4% | 45.3% |
77 versus AJ is one of poker's most-quoted matchups. The numbers: 77 wins 53.9%, AJ wins 45.7%, and 0.4% of runouts chop. Knowing the exact number keeps table-talk myths from costing you chips.
In equity terms — your long-run share of the pot counting split pots as half — 77 holds 54.1% and AJ holds 45.9%. To make these numbers practical: facing a pot-sized all-in you need about 33% equity to call profitably, and a half-pot bet needs about 25%. Numbers on this page are exact, computed by full board enumeration (not simulation). Try any other hand or full ranges in the free equity calculator.
77 vs AJ FAQ
Who wins 77 vs AJ preflop?
77 (Pocket Sevens) is the favorite: it wins 53.9% of all runouts, while AJ (Ace-Jack) wins 45.7%. The remaining 0.4% are split pots. Counting splits as half, 77's preflop equity is 54.1%.
How often does AJ beat 77?
AJ wins 45.7% of the time all-in preflop against 77 — essentially a coin flip — so it is nearly even money.
Are these 77 vs AJ numbers exact?
Yes. They are computed by exhaustively enumerating every possible five-card board (1,712,304 boards per card combination) and averaging across all suit combinations of both hands — not by Monte Carlo simulation. Display values are rounded to one decimal place.
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