JJ vs JTs: Odds & Interactive Calculator
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJ (Pocket Jacks) | 81.2% | 2.0% | 82.2% |
| JTs (Jack-Ten Suited) | 16.8% | 2.0% | 17.8% |
How JJ vs JTs unfolds by street
Pocket Jacks (JJ) is still ahead on 95% of flops against JTs, and the lead survives to the turn on 91%. JTs takes the lead on the other 5% of flops, almost always by flopping a set. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | JJ still ahead | JTs flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 95% | 5% |
| Turn | 91% | 9% |
JJ vs JTs mixes a pair with an overlapping overcard, so an out on each side is already in someone's hand. JJ wins 81.2%, JTs wins 16.8%, and 2.0% of boards chop. That blocking effect is why JJ is a firmer 4.8-to-1 favorite than a straight pair-vs-two-overcards race.
Here's the intuition behind 82.2% to 17.8%: JJ wins roughly 5 of every 6 times the chips go in, but the underdog cashing 17.8% of the time is exactly why you can't slow-play and let it draw for free.
How you play JJ vs JTs depends on which side you hold. With JJ you're not crushing, so keep the pot controllable and take the 81.2% 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.
Where to take JJ vs JTs next
Getting it in near the money bubble or at a final table? Chip equity isn't prize equity — check the spot in the ICM calculator before you call off your stack.
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For the bigger picture, the poker tournament strategy guide covers when to shove and when to fold as stacks shrink, and what GTO poker is explains why strong players think in ranges rather than single hands.
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JJ vs JTs FAQ
Who wins JJ vs JTs preflop?
JJ (Pocket Jacks) is the favorite, winning 81.2% of all runouts, while JTs (Jack-Ten Suited) wins 16.8%. The remaining 2.0% are split pots. Counting splits as half, JJ's preflop equity is 82.2%.
Does the JJ vs JTs probability change all-in preflop?
No. Once both hands are all-in preflop the odds are set by the cards alone — position, stack size and who bet first change nothing. Suits cannot change it either — every suit combination of JJ and JTs comes out at 82.2%. It does change once board cards are dealt (JJ leads on 95% of flops) and in multiway pots, where every extra caller takes equity from both hands.
Is JJ vs JTs a good spot to get all-in?
For JJ, yes — a 82.2% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For JTs at 17.8%, 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 JTs after the flop?
JJ is still ahead on 95% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 91% of boards; JTs takes the lead on the other 5% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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JJ against a range
All-in against one known hand is the textbook case; at the table JJ is usually up against a range. Exact equities, computed over every combo with card removal applied:
- JJ vs calling station — 71.9% against 670 combos (50.5% of hands)
- JJ vs BTN open — 70.9% against 586 combos (44.2% of hands)
- JJ vs SB open — 70.0% against 534 combos (40.3% of hands)
- JJ vs CO open — 68.5% against 366 combos (27.6% of hands)