JJ vs AQ: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJ (Pocket Jacks) | 56.0% | 0.4% | 56.2% |
| AQ (Ace-Queen) | 43.6% | 0.4% | 43.8% |
Suited vs offsuit: AQ
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQs | 45.7% | 0.4% | 45.9% |
| AQo | 42.9% | 0.4% | 43.1% |
How JJ vs AQ unfolds by street
Pocket Jacks (JJ) is still ahead on 67% of flops against AQ, and the lead survives to the turn on 62%. AQ takes the lead on the other 33% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | JJ still ahead | AQ flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 67% | 33% |
| Turn | 62% | 38% |
JJ vs AQ is a race in the truest sense: made hand now (JJ) versus the bigger drawing hand (AQ). JJ wins 56.0%, AQ wins 43.6%, and 0.4% of boards chop. The pair is ahead on a blank board but every Ace or Queen flips it, and the occasional straight adds a sliver more — which is why it plays out a hair off 50/50. You'll hear this matchup argued about constantly — the enumerator settles it for good.
At a final table the raw 56.2% / 43.8% split is only half the story — ICM bends it. As the 43.8% underdog, AQ 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, JJ vs AQ rewards aggression from the favorite and caution from the dog: JJ wants to realize its 56.0% edge by getting value and denying free cards, while AQ should lean on fold equity and position rather than hoping to win the pot at showdown about 1 time in 2.
JJ vs AQ FAQ
Who wins JJ vs AQ preflop?
JJ (Pocket Jacks) is the favorite, winning 56.0% of all runouts, while AQ (Ace-Queen) wins 43.6%. The remaining 0.4% are split pots. Counting splits as half, JJ's preflop equity is 56.2%.
How often does AQ beat JJ?
AQ wins 43.6% of the time all-in preflop against JJ — a genuine underdog, but with enough live outs (about 1 in 2) that the matchup is closer than the favorite would like.
Is JJ vs AQ a good spot to get all-in?
For JJ, yes — a 56.2% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For AQ at 43.8%, it depends on the price: enough to continue with initiative, but thin enough that stacking off out of position is usually a leak.
Does JJ hold up against AQ after the flop?
JJ is still ahead on 67% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 62% of boards; AQ takes the lead on the other 33% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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