77 vs KQ: Odds & Interactive Calculator
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 (Pocket Sevens) | 52.8% | 0.4% | 53.1% |
| KQ (King-Queen) | 46.7% | 0.4% | 46.9% |
Suited vs offsuit: KQ
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| KQs | 48.6% | 0.4% | 48.9% |
| KQo | 46.1% | 0.4% | 46.3% |
How 77 vs KQ unfolds by street
Pocket Sevens (77) is still ahead on 64% of flops against KQ, and the lead survives to the turn on 60%. KQ takes the lead on the other 36% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | 77 still ahead | KQ flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 64% | 36% |
| Turn | 60% | 40% |
When a pair meets two bigger cards you get a flip, and 77 vs KQ is exactly that: 77 wins 52.8%, KQ wins 46.7%, and 0.4% of boards chop. The overcards lean on six live outs — either King or Queen pairs to take the lead — which is why the unpaired side converts about 46.7%, the math behind every "I have to gamble" all-in in a tournament.
At a final table the raw 53.1% / 46.9% split is only half the story — ICM bends it. As the 46.9% underdog, KQ pays an extra survival premium, so the chip-EV "close enough" call can be a clear ICM fold. The pure equity sets the floor; the payout ladder sets the real price.
In practice, 77 vs KQ rewards aggression from the favorite and caution from the dog: 77 wants to realize its 52.8% edge by getting value and denying free cards, while KQ should lean on fold equity and position rather than hoping to win the pot at showdown about 1 time in 2.
77 vs KQ FAQ
Who wins 77 vs KQ preflop?
77 (Pocket Sevens) is the favorite, winning 52.8% of all runouts, while KQ (King-Queen) wins 46.7%. The remaining 0.4% are split pots. Counting splits as half, 77's preflop equity is 53.1%.
Does the 77 vs KQ 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: 77's equity runs from 51.0% to 54.1% 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 (77 leads on 64% of flops) and in multiway pots, where every extra caller takes equity from both hands.
Is 77 vs KQ a good spot to get all-in?
For 77, yes — a 53.1% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For KQ at 46.9%, it depends on the price: enough to continue with initiative, but thin enough that stacking off out of position is usually a leak.
Does 77 hold up against KQ after the flop?
77 is still ahead on 64% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 60% of boards; KQ takes the lead on the other 36% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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77 against a range
All-in against one known hand is the textbook case; at the table 77 is usually up against a range. Exact equities, computed over every combo with card removal applied:
- 77 vs calling station — 58.3% against 670 combos (50.5% of hands)
- 77 vs BTN open — 58.1% against 586 combos (44.2% of hands)
- 77 vs CO open — 54.3% against 366 combos (27.6% of hands)
- 77 vs 10bb shove — 54.7% against 334 combos (25.2% of hands)