TT vs AJ: Odds & Interactive Calculator
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| TT (Pocket Tens) | 56.1% | 0.4% | 56.3% |
| AJ (Ace-Jack) | 43.5% | 0.4% | 43.7% |
Suited vs offsuit: AJ
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJs | 45.6% | 0.4% | 45.8% |
| AJo | 42.8% | 0.4% | 43.0% |
How TT vs AJ unfolds by street
Pocket Tens (TT) is still ahead on 67% of flops against AJ, and the lead survives to the turn on 62%. AJ takes the lead on the other 33% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | TT still ahead | AJ flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 67% | 33% |
| Turn | 62% | 38% |
TT vs AJ is the classic preflop race — a pocket pair against two overcards (two unconnected overcards). The pair noses ahead: TT wins 56.1%, AJ wins 43.5%, and 0.4% of boards chop. The unpaired hand has six outs twice over (any Ace or Jack), and with a little extra straight equity the whole thing sits within a few points of a coin flip.
Translate that into a decision and it's simple pot-odds math: counting split pots as half, TT carries 56.3% equity and AJ 43.7%. Against a pot-sized shove you need about 33% to call and about 25% versus a half-pot bet — so AJ is comfortably priced in to get it all-in here.
How you play TT vs AJ depends on which side you hold. With TT you're not crushing, so keep the pot controllable and take the 56.1% edge to showdown when you can; with AJ, your equity is enough to continue with initiative but thin enough that bloating the pot out of position is a trap.
TT vs AJ FAQ
Who wins TT vs AJ preflop?
TT (Pocket Tens) is the favorite, winning 56.1% of all runouts, while AJ (Ace-Jack) wins 43.5%. The remaining 0.4% are split pots. Counting splits as half, TT's preflop equity is 56.3%.
Does the TT vs AJ 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. The only thing that moves the number is suits: TT's equity runs from 54.1% to 57.4% depending on suitedness and which suits the two hands share, which is why different sites quote slightly different figures. It does change once board cards are dealt (TT leads on 67% of flops) and in multiway pots, where every extra caller takes equity from both hands.
Is TT vs AJ a good spot to get all-in?
For TT, yes — a 56.3% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For AJ at 43.7%, it depends on the price: enough to continue with initiative, but thin enough that stacking off out of position is usually a leak.
Does TT hold up against AJ after the flop?
TT is still ahead on 67% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 62% of boards; AJ takes the lead on the other 33% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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TT against a range
All-in against one known hand is the textbook case; at the table TT is usually up against a range. Exact equities, computed over every combo with card removal applied:
- TT vs calling station — 68.6% against 670 combos (50.5% of hands)
- TT vs BTN open — 68.0% against 586 combos (44.2% of hands)
- TT vs SB open — 66.9% against 534 combos (40.3% of hands)
- TT vs CO open — 64.5% against 366 combos (27.6% of hands)