TT vs KJ: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| TT (Pocket Tens) | 55.7% | 0.4% | 55.9% |
| KJ (King-Jack) | 43.9% | 0.4% | 44.1% |
Suited vs offsuit: KJ
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJs | 46.0% | 0.4% | 46.2% |
| KJo | 43.2% | 0.4% | 43.4% |
How TT vs KJ unfolds by street
Pocket Tens (TT) is still ahead on 67% of flops against KJ, and the lead survives to the turn on 62%. KJ takes the lead on the other 33% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | TT still ahead | KJ flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 67% | 33% |
| Turn | 62% | 38% |
TT vs KJ is a race in the truest sense: made hand now (TT) versus the bigger drawing hand (KJ). TT wins 55.7%, KJ wins 43.9%, and 0.4% of boards chop. The pair is ahead on a blank board but every King or Jack flips it, and the occasional straight adds a sliver more — which is why it plays out a hair off 50/50.
Here's the intuition behind 55.9% to 44.1%: TT wins roughly 1 of every 2 times the chips go in, but the underdog cashing 44.1% of the time is exactly why you can't slow-play and let it draw for free.
How you play TT vs KJ depends on which side you hold. With TT you're not crushing, so keep the pot controllable and take the 55.7% edge to showdown when you can; with KJ, your equity is enough to continue with initiative but thin enough that bloating the pot out of position is a trap.
TT vs KJ FAQ
Who wins TT vs KJ preflop?
TT (Pocket Tens) is the favorite, winning 55.7% of all runouts, while KJ (King-Jack) wins 43.9%. The remaining 0.4% are split pots. Counting splits as half, TT's preflop equity is 55.9%.
How often does KJ beat TT?
KJ wins 43.9% 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 KJ a good spot to get all-in?
For TT, yes — a 55.9% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For KJ at 44.1%, 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 KJ after the flop?
TT is still ahead on 67% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 62% of boards; KJ takes the lead on the other 33% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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