KK vs KT: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| KK (Pocket Kings) | 88.6% | 1.2% | 89.2% |
| KT (King-Ten) | 10.2% | 1.2% | 10.8% |
Suited vs offsuit: KT
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTs | 14.1% | 1.2% | 14.7% |
| KTo | 9.0% | 1.2% | 9.6% |
How KK vs KT unfolds by street
Pocket Kings (KK) is still ahead on 98% of flops against KT, and the lead survives to the turn on 95%. KT takes the lead on the other 2% of flops, almost always by flopping a set. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | KK still ahead | KT flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 98% | 2% |
| Turn | 95% | 5% |
KK vs KT mixes a pair with an overlapping overcard, so an out on each side is already in someone's hand. KK wins 88.6%, KT wins 10.2%, and 1.2% of boards chop. That blocking effect is why KK is a firmer 8.7-to-1 favorite than a straight pair-vs-two-overcards race.
Here's the intuition behind 89.2% to 10.8%: KK wins roughly 8 of every 9 times the chips go in, but the underdog cashing 10.8% of the time is exactly why you can't slow-play and let it draw for free.
How you play KK vs KT depends on which side you hold. With KK you're not crushing, so keep the pot controllable and take the 88.6% edge to showdown when you can; with KT, your equity is enough to continue with initiative but thin enough that bloating the pot out of position is a trap.
KK vs KT FAQ
Who wins KK vs KT preflop?
KK (Pocket Kings) is the favorite, winning 88.6% of all runouts, while KT (King-Ten) wins 10.2%. The remaining 1.2% are split pots. Counting splits as half, KK's preflop equity is 89.2%.
How often does KT beat KK?
KT wins 10.2% of the time all-in preflop against KK — roughly 1 in 10 — so it needs good pot odds or fold equity to get the money in profitably.
Is KK vs KT a good spot to get all-in?
For KK, yes — a 89.2% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For KT at 10.8%, it depends on the price: enough to continue with initiative, but thin enough that stacking off out of position is usually a leak.
Does KK hold up against KT after the flop?
KK is still ahead on 98% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 95% of boards; KT takes the lead on the other 2% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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