TT vs JTs: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| TT (Pocket Tens) | 60.4% | 1.8% | 61.3% |
| JTs (Jack-Ten Suited) | 37.8% | 1.8% | 38.7% |
How TT vs JTs unfolds by street
Pocket Tens (TT) is still ahead on 77% of flops against JTs, and the lead survives to the turn on 71%. JTs takes the lead on the other 23% of flops, almost always by flopping a set. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | TT still ahead | JTs flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 77% | 23% |
| Turn | 71% | 29% |
TT vs JTs mixes a pair with an overlapping overcard, so an out on each side is already in someone's hand. TT wins 60.4%, JTs wins 37.8%, and 1.8% of boards chop. That blocking effect is why TT is a firmer 1.6-to-1 favorite than a straight pair-vs-two-overcards race.
Here's the intuition behind 61.3% to 38.7%: TT wins roughly 2 of every 3 times the chips go in, but the underdog cashing 38.7% of the time is exactly why you can't slow-play and let it draw for free.
How you play TT vs JTs depends on which side you hold. With TT you're not crushing, so keep the pot controllable and take the 60.4% 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.
TT vs JTs FAQ
Who wins TT vs JTs preflop?
TT (Pocket Tens) is the favorite, winning 60.4% of all runouts, while JTs (Jack-Ten Suited) wins 37.8%. The remaining 1.8% are split pots. Counting splits as half, TT's preflop equity is 61.3%.
How often does JTs beat TT?
JTs wins 37.8% of the time all-in preflop against TT — a genuine underdog, but with enough live outs (about 1 in 3) that the matchup is closer than the favorite would like.
Is TT vs JTs a good spot to get all-in?
For TT, yes — a 61.3% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For JTs at 38.7%, 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 JTs after the flop?
TT is still ahead on 77% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 71% of boards; JTs takes the lead on the other 23% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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