AQ vs 86s: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQ (Ace-Queen) | 60.1% | 0.4% | 60.3% |
| 86s (Eight-Six Suited) | 39.5% | 0.4% | 39.7% |
Suited vs offsuit: AQ
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQs | 62.0% | 0.5% | 62.2% |
| AQo | 59.4% | 0.4% | 59.7% |
How AQ vs 86s unfolds by street
Ace-Queen (AQ) is still ahead on 69% of flops against 86s, and the lead survives to the turn on 67%. 86s takes the lead on the other 31% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | AQ still ahead | 86s flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 69% | 31% |
| Turn | 67% | 33% |
Two unpaired hands with all four ranks live: AQ vs 86s. AQ wins 60.1%, 86s wins 39.5%, and 0.4% of boards chop. The favorite isn't running away with it — 39.5% of the time 86s pairs up first or backs into the better runout — but higher cards making higher pairs is enough to keep AQ in front.
Translate that into a decision and it's simple pot-odds math: counting split pots as half, AQ carries 60.3% equity and 86s 39.7%. Against a pot-sized shove you need about 33% to call and about 25% versus a half-pot bet — so 86s is comfortably priced in to get it all-in here.
How you play AQ vs 86s depends on which side you hold. With AQ you're not crushing, so keep the pot controllable and take the 60.1% edge to showdown when you can; with 86s, your equity is enough to continue with initiative but thin enough that bloating the pot out of position is a trap.
AQ vs 86s FAQ
Who wins AQ vs 86s preflop?
AQ (Ace-Queen) is the favorite, winning 60.1% of all runouts, while 86s (Eight-Six Suited) wins 39.5%. The remaining 0.4% are split pots. Counting splits as half, AQ's preflop equity is 60.3%.
How often does 86s beat AQ?
86s wins 39.5% of the time all-in preflop against AQ — a genuine underdog, but with enough live outs (about 1 in 3) that the matchup is closer than the favorite would like.
Is AQ vs 86s a good spot to get all-in?
For AQ, yes — a 60.3% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For 86s at 39.7%, it depends on the price: enough to continue with initiative, but thin enough that stacking off out of position is usually a leak.
Does AQ hold up against 86s after the flop?
AQ is still ahead on 69% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 67% of boards; 86s takes the lead on the other 31% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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