AA vs KT: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA (Pocket Aces) | 85.0% | 0.4% | 85.2% |
| KT (King-Ten) | 14.6% | 0.4% | 14.8% |
Suited vs offsuit: KT
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTs | 17.7% | 0.4% | 17.9% |
| KTo | 13.6% | 0.4% | 13.8% |
How AA vs KT unfolds by street
Pocket Aces (AA) is still ahead on 96% of flops against KT, and the lead survives to the turn on 91%. KT takes the lead on the other 4% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | AA still ahead | KT flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 96% | 4% |
| Turn | 91% | 9% |
AA vs KT is about as good as a non-cooler gets for the pair: both of KT's cards are undercards, so no single card flips the lead. AA wins 85.0%, KT wins 14.6%, and 0.4% of boards chop. The underdog has to pair twice, make a straight or flush, or otherwise back in — which is why pairs stack undercards so reliably at a 5.8-to-1 clip.
Here's the intuition behind 85.2% to 14.8%: AA wins roughly 6 of every 7 times the chips go in, but the underdog cashing 14.8% of the time is exactly why you can't slow-play and let it draw for free.
How you play AA vs KT depends on which side you hold. With AA you're not crushing, so keep the pot controllable and take the 85.0% 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.
AA vs KT FAQ
Who wins AA vs KT preflop?
AA (Pocket Aces) is the favorite, winning 85.0% of all runouts, while KT (King-Ten) wins 14.6%. The remaining 0.4% are split pots. Counting splits as half, AA's preflop equity is 85.2%.
How often does KT beat AA?
KT wins 14.6% of the time all-in preflop against AA — roughly 1 in 7 — so it needs good pot odds or fold equity to get the money in profitably.
Is AA vs KT a good spot to get all-in?
For AA, yes — a 85.2% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For KT at 14.8%, it depends on the price: enough to continue with initiative, but thin enough that stacking off out of position is usually a leak.
Does AA hold up against KT after the flop?
AA is still ahead on 96% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 91% of boards; KT takes the lead on the other 4% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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