TT vs AJ: Preflop Equity & Odds
| 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%.
How often does AJ beat TT?
AJ wins 43.5% of the time all-in preflop against TT — a genuine underdog, but with enough live outs (about 1 in 2) that the matchup is closer than the favorite would like.
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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