AK vs 72o: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK (Ace-King) | 67.7% | 0.5% | 68.0% |
| 72o (Seven-Deuce Offsuit) | 31.8% | 0.5% | 32.0% |
Suited vs offsuit: AK
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKs | 68.8% | 0.5% | 69.1% |
| AKo | 67.3% | 0.5% | 67.6% |
How AK vs 72o unfolds by street
Ace-King (AK) is still ahead on 75% of flops against 72o, and the lead survives to the turn on 71%. 72o takes the lead on the other 25% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | AK still ahead | 72o flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 75% | 25% |
| Turn | 71% | 29% |
AK vs 72o is a four-live-card fight — no pair, no shared rank, just rank order and geometry. AK wins 67.7%, 72o wins 31.8%, and 0.5% of boards chop. Whoever pairs first usually scoops, so the edge comes from AK making the higher pair plus whatever straight and flush equity runs between the two hands. You'll hear this matchup argued about constantly — the enumerator settles it for good.
Think in variance terms: 68.0% equity means AK loses this all-in nearly 32 times in 100, so even a "dominant" spot is a coin you'll see come up tails plenty. Getting it in as the 68.0% favorite is correct every time; the 32.0% that goes the other way is math, not a misplay.
In practice, AK vs 72o rewards aggression from the favorite and caution from the dog: AK wants to realize its 67.7% edge by getting value and denying free cards, while 72o should lean on fold equity and position rather than hoping to win the pot at showdown about 1 time in 3.
AK vs 72o FAQ
Who wins AK vs 72o preflop?
AK (Ace-King) is the favorite, winning 67.7% of all runouts, while 72o (Seven-Deuce Offsuit) wins 31.8%. The remaining 0.5% are split pots. Counting splits as half, AK's preflop equity is 68.0%.
How often does 72o beat AK?
72o wins 31.8% of the time all-in preflop against AK — a genuine underdog, but with enough live outs (about 1 in 3) that the matchup is closer than the favorite would like.
Is AK vs 72o a good spot to get all-in?
For AK, yes — a 68.0% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For 72o at 32.0%, it depends on the price: enough to continue with initiative, but thin enough that stacking off out of position is usually a leak.
Does AK hold up against 72o after the flop?
AK is still ahead on 75% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 71% of boards; 72o takes the lead on the other 25% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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