88 vs KT: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 (Pocket Eights) | 53.2% | 0.4% | 53.4% |
| KT (King-Ten) | 46.4% | 0.4% | 46.6% |
Suited vs offsuit: KT
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTs | 48.3% | 0.4% | 48.5% |
| KTo | 45.7% | 0.4% | 45.9% |
How 88 vs KT unfolds by street
Pocket Eights (88) is still ahead on 64% of flops against KT, and the lead survives to the turn on 60%. KT takes the lead on the other 36% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | 88 still ahead | KT flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 64% | 36% |
| Turn | 60% | 40% |
88 vs KT is a race in the truest sense: made hand now (88) versus the bigger drawing hand (KT). 88 wins 53.2%, KT wins 46.4%, and 0.4% 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, 88 carries 53.4% equity and KT 46.6%. 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 88 vs KT depends on which side you hold. With 88 you're not crushing, so keep the pot controllable and take the 53.2% 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.
88 vs KT FAQ
Who wins 88 vs KT preflop?
88 (Pocket Eights) is the favorite, winning 53.2% of all runouts, while KT (King-Ten) wins 46.4%. The remaining 0.4% are split pots. Counting splits as half, 88's preflop equity is 53.4%.
How often does KT beat 88?
KT wins 46.4% of the time all-in preflop against 88 — essentially a coin flip, so it is close to even money.
Is 88 vs KT a good spot to get all-in?
For 88, yes — a 53.4% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For KT at 46.6%, it depends on the price: enough to continue with initiative, but thin enough that stacking off out of position is usually a leak.
Does 88 hold up against KT after the flop?
88 is still ahead on 64% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 60% of boards; KT takes the lead on the other 36% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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