JJ vs JTs: Preflop Equity & Odds
| 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.
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%.
How often does JTs beat JJ?
JTs wins 16.8% of the time all-in preflop against JJ — roughly 1 in 6 — so it needs good pot odds or fold equity to get the money in profitably.
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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