AJ vs 86s: Odds & Interactive Calculator
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ (Ace-Jack) | 60.4% | 0.4% | 60.6% |
| 86s (Eight-Six Suited) | 39.2% | 0.4% | 39.4% |
Suited vs offsuit: AJ
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJs | 62.3% | 0.5% | 62.5% |
| AJo | 59.8% | 0.4% | 60.0% |
How AJ vs 86s unfolds by street
Ace-Jack (AJ) is still ahead on 70% of flops against 86s, and the lead survives to the turn on 67%. 86s takes the lead on the other 30% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | AJ still ahead | 86s flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 70% | 30% |
| Turn | 67% | 33% |
AJ vs 86s is a four-live-card fight — no pair, no shared rank, just rank order and geometry. AJ wins 60.4%, 86s wins 39.2%, and 0.4% of boards chop. Whoever pairs first usually scoops, so the edge comes from AJ making the higher pair plus whatever straight and flush equity runs between the two hands.
Think in variance terms: 60.6% equity means AJ loses this all-in nearly 39 times in 100, so even a "dominant" spot is a coin you'll see come up tails plenty. Getting it in as the 60.6% favorite is correct every time; the 39.4% that goes the other way is math, not a misplay.
In practice, AJ vs 86s rewards aggression from the favorite and caution from the dog: AJ wants to realize its 60.4% edge by getting value and denying free cards, while 86s should lean on fold equity and position rather than hoping to win the pot at showdown about 1 time in 3.
AJ vs 86s FAQ
Who wins AJ vs 86s preflop?
AJ (Ace-Jack) is the favorite, winning 60.4% of all runouts, while 86s (Eight-Six Suited) wins 39.2%. The remaining 0.4% are split pots. Counting splits as half, AJ's preflop equity is 60.6%.
Does the AJ vs 86s 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: AJ's equity runs from 59.3% to 64.8% 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 (AJ leads on 70% of flops) and in multiway pots, where every extra caller takes equity from both hands.
Is AJ vs 86s a good spot to get all-in?
For AJ, yes — a 60.6% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For 86s at 39.4%, it depends on the price: enough to continue with initiative, but thin enough that stacking off out of position is usually a leak.
Does AJ hold up against 86s after the flop?
AJ is still ahead on 70% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 67% of boards; 86s takes the lead on the other 30% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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AJ against a range
All-in against one known hand is the textbook case; at the table AJ is usually up against a range. Exact equities, computed over every combo with card removal applied:
- AJ vs calling station — 61.1% against 670 combos (50.5% of hands)
- AJ vs BTN open — 60.2% against 586 combos (44.2% of hands)
- AJ vs CO open — 56.6% against 366 combos (27.6% of hands)
- AJ vs 10bb shove — 56.3% against 334 combos (25.2% of hands)