KJ vs QT: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJ (King-Jack) | 61.9% | 0.7% | 62.3% |
| QT (Queen-Ten) | 37.4% | 0.7% | 37.7% |
Suited vs offsuit: KJ
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJs | 63.4% | 0.7% | 63.7% |
| KJo | 61.4% | 0.7% | 61.8% |
How KJ vs QT unfolds by street
King-Jack (KJ) is still ahead on 72% of flops against QT, and the lead survives to the turn on 67%. QT takes the lead on the other 28% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | KJ still ahead | QT flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 72% | 28% |
| Turn | 67% | 33% |
KJ vs QT is a four-live-card fight — no pair, no shared rank, just rank order and geometry. KJ wins 61.9%, QT wins 37.4%, and 0.7% of boards chop. Whoever pairs first usually scoops, so the edge comes from KJ making the higher pair plus whatever straight and flush equity runs between the two hands.
Think in variance terms: 62.3% equity means KJ loses this all-in nearly 38 times in 100, so even a "dominant" spot is a coin you'll see come up tails plenty. Getting it in as the 62.3% favorite is correct every time; the 37.7% that goes the other way is math, not a misplay.
In practice, KJ vs QT rewards aggression from the favorite and caution from the dog: KJ wants to realize its 61.9% edge by getting value and denying free cards, while QT should lean on fold equity and position rather than hoping to win the pot at showdown about 1 time in 3.
KJ vs QT FAQ
Who wins KJ vs QT preflop?
KJ (King-Jack) is the favorite, winning 61.9% of all runouts, while QT (Queen-Ten) wins 37.4%. The remaining 0.7% are split pots. Counting splits as half, KJ's preflop equity is 62.3%.
How often does QT beat KJ?
QT wins 37.4% of the time all-in preflop against KJ — a genuine underdog, but with enough live outs (about 1 in 3) that the matchup is closer than the favorite would like.
Is KJ vs QT a good spot to get all-in?
For KJ, yes — a 62.3% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For QT at 37.7%, it depends on the price: enough to continue with initiative, but thin enough that stacking off out of position is usually a leak.
Does KJ hold up against QT after the flop?
KJ is still ahead on 72% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 67% of boards; QT takes the lead on the other 28% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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