AQ vs JTs: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQ (Ace-Queen) | 60.1% | 0.5% | 60.3% |
| JTs (Jack-Ten Suited) | 39.4% | 0.5% | 39.7% |
Suited vs offsuit: AQ
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQs | 62.0% | 0.5% | 62.2% |
| AQo | 59.5% | 0.5% | 59.7% |
How AQ vs JTs unfolds by street
Ace-Queen (AQ) is still ahead on 72% of flops against JTs, and the lead survives to the turn on 67%. JTs takes the lead on the other 28% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | AQ still ahead | JTs flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 72% | 28% |
| Turn | 67% | 33% |
Two unpaired hands with all four ranks live: AQ vs JTs. AQ wins 60.1%, JTs wins 39.4%, and 0.5% of boards chop. The favorite isn't running away with it — 39.4% of the time JTs 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 JTs 39.7%. Against a pot-sized shove you need about 33% to call and about 25% versus a half-pot bet — so JTs is comfortably priced in to get it all-in here.
How you play AQ vs JTs 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 JTs, your equity is enough to continue with initiative but thin enough that bloating the pot out of position is a trap.
AQ vs JTs FAQ
Who wins AQ vs JTs preflop?
AQ (Ace-Queen) is the favorite, winning 60.1% of all runouts, while JTs (Jack-Ten Suited) wins 39.4%. The remaining 0.5% are split pots. Counting splits as half, AQ's preflop equity is 60.3%.
How often does JTs beat AQ?
JTs wins 39.4% 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 JTs a good spot to get all-in?
For AQ, yes — a 60.3% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For JTs 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 JTs after the flop?
AQ is still ahead on 72% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 67% of boards; JTs takes the lead on the other 28% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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