AJ vs T9s: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ (Ace-Jack) | 60.3% | 0.4% | 60.5% |
| T9s (Ten-Nine Suited) | 39.2% | 0.4% | 39.5% |
Suited vs offsuit: AJ
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJs | 62.1% | 0.5% | 62.4% |
| AJo | 59.7% | 0.4% | 59.9% |
How AJ vs T9s unfolds by street
Ace-Jack (AJ) is still ahead on 72% of flops against T9s, and the lead survives to the turn on 67%. T9s takes the lead on the other 28% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | AJ still ahead | T9s flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 72% | 28% |
| Turn | 67% | 33% |
Two unpaired hands with all four ranks live: AJ vs T9s. AJ wins 60.3%, T9s wins 39.2%, and 0.4% of boards chop. The favorite isn't running away with it — 39.2% of the time T9s pairs up first or backs into the better runout — but higher cards making higher pairs is enough to keep AJ in front.
Translate that into a decision and it's simple pot-odds math: counting split pots as half, AJ carries 60.5% equity and T9s 39.5%. Against a pot-sized shove you need about 33% to call and about 25% versus a half-pot bet — so T9s is comfortably priced in to get it all-in here.
How you play AJ vs T9s depends on which side you hold. With AJ you're not crushing, so keep the pot controllable and take the 60.3% edge to showdown when you can; with T9s, your equity is enough to continue with initiative but thin enough that bloating the pot out of position is a trap.
AJ vs T9s FAQ
Who wins AJ vs T9s preflop?
AJ (Ace-Jack) is the favorite, winning 60.3% of all runouts, while T9s (Ten-Nine Suited) wins 39.2%. The remaining 0.4% are split pots. Counting splits as half, AJ's preflop equity is 60.5%.
How often does T9s beat AJ?
T9s wins 39.2% of the time all-in preflop against AJ — a genuine underdog, but with enough live outs (about 1 in 3) that the matchup is closer than the favorite would like.
Is AJ vs T9s a good spot to get all-in?
For AJ, yes — a 60.5% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For T9s at 39.5%, 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 T9s after the flop?
AJ is still ahead on 72% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 67% of boards; T9s takes the lead on the other 28% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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