AQ vs 87s: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQ (Ace-Queen) | 59.5% | 0.4% | 59.8% |
| 87s (Eight-Seven Suited) | 40.0% | 0.4% | 40.2% |
Suited vs offsuit: AQ
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQs | 61.5% | 0.5% | 61.7% |
| AQo | 58.9% | 0.4% | 59.1% |
How AQ vs 87s unfolds by street
Ace-Queen (AQ) is still ahead on 69% of flops against 87s, and the lead survives to the turn on 66%. 87s takes the lead on the other 31% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | AQ still ahead | 87s flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 69% | 31% |
| Turn | 66% | 34% |
AQ vs 87s is a four-live-card fight — no pair, no shared rank, just rank order and geometry. AQ wins 59.5%, 87s wins 40.0%, and 0.4% of boards chop. Whoever pairs first usually scoops, so the edge comes from AQ making the higher pair plus whatever straight and flush equity runs between the two hands.
At a final table the raw 59.8% / 40.2% split is only half the story — ICM bends it. As the 40.2% underdog, 87s pays an extra survival premium, so the chip-EV "close enough" call can be a clear ICM fold. The pure equity sets the floor; the payout ladder sets the real price.
In practice, AQ vs 87s rewards aggression from the favorite and caution from the dog: AQ wants to realize its 59.5% edge by getting value and denying free cards, while 87s should lean on fold equity and position rather than hoping to win the pot at showdown about 1 time in 3.
AQ vs 87s FAQ
Who wins AQ vs 87s preflop?
AQ (Ace-Queen) is the favorite, winning 59.5% of all runouts, while 87s (Eight-Seven Suited) wins 40.0%. The remaining 0.4% are split pots. Counting splits as half, AQ's preflop equity is 59.8%.
How often does 87s beat AQ?
87s wins 40.0% 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 87s a good spot to get all-in?
For AQ, yes — a 59.8% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For 87s at 40.2%, 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 87s after the flop?
AQ is still ahead on 69% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 66% of boards; 87s takes the lead on the other 31% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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