TT vs QJ: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| TT (Pocket Tens) | 54.9% | 0.4% | 55.1% |
| QJ (Queen-Jack) | 44.7% | 0.4% | 44.9% |
Suited vs offsuit: QJ
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| QJs | 46.8% | 0.4% | 47.0% |
| QJo | 44.0% | 0.4% | 44.2% |
How TT vs QJ unfolds by street
Pocket Tens (TT) is still ahead on 67% of flops against QJ, and the lead survives to the turn on 61%. QJ takes the lead on the other 33% of flops. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | TT still ahead | QJ flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 67% | 33% |
| Turn | 61% | 39% |
TT vs QJ is the classic preflop race — a pocket pair against two overcards (connected overcards). The pair noses ahead: TT wins 54.9%, QJ wins 44.7%, and 0.4% of boards chop. The unpaired hand has six outs twice over (any Queen or Jack), and with its straight gappers live too 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 55.1% equity and QJ 44.9%. Against a pot-sized shove you need about 33% to call and about 25% versus a half-pot bet — so QJ is comfortably priced in to get it all-in here.
How you play TT vs QJ depends on which side you hold. With TT you're not crushing, so keep the pot controllable and take the 54.9% edge to showdown when you can; with QJ, your equity is enough to continue with initiative but thin enough that bloating the pot out of position is a trap.
TT vs QJ FAQ
Who wins TT vs QJ preflop?
TT (Pocket Tens) is the favorite, winning 54.9% of all runouts, while QJ (Queen-Jack) wins 44.7%. The remaining 0.4% are split pots. Counting splits as half, TT's preflop equity is 55.1%.
How often does QJ beat TT?
QJ wins 44.7% 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 QJ a good spot to get all-in?
For TT, yes — a 55.1% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For QJ at 44.9%, 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 QJ after the flop?
TT is still ahead on 67% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 61% of boards; QJ takes the lead on the other 33% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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