TT vs QT: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| TT (Pocket Tens) | 64.5% | 2.0% | 65.5% |
| QT (Queen-Ten) | 33.5% | 2.0% | 34.5% |
Suited vs offsuit: QT
| Matchup | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| QTs | 36.3% | 1.9% | 37.3% |
| QTo | 32.6% | 2.0% | 33.6% |
How TT vs QT unfolds by street
Pocket Tens (TT) is still ahead on 80% of flops against QT, and the lead survives to the turn on 74%. QT takes the lead on the other 20% of flops, almost always by flopping a set. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | TT still ahead | QT flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 80% | 20% |
| Turn | 74% | 26% |
TT vs QT mixes a pair with an overlapping overcard, so an out on each side is already in someone's hand. TT wins 64.5%, QT wins 33.5%, and 2.0% of boards chop. That blocking effect is why TT is a firmer 1.9-to-1 favorite than a straight pair-vs-two-overcards race.
Here's the intuition behind 65.5% to 34.5%: TT wins roughly 2 of every 3 times the chips go in, but the underdog cashing 34.5% of the time is exactly why you can't slow-play and let it draw for free.
How you play TT vs QT depends on which side you hold. With TT you're not crushing, so keep the pot controllable and take the 64.5% edge to showdown when you can; with QT, your equity is enough to continue with initiative but thin enough that bloating the pot out of position is a trap.
TT vs QT FAQ
Who wins TT vs QT preflop?
TT (Pocket Tens) is the favorite, winning 64.5% of all runouts, while QT (Queen-Ten) wins 33.5%. The remaining 2.0% are split pots. Counting splits as half, TT's preflop equity is 65.5%.
How often does QT beat TT?
QT wins 33.5% 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 QT a good spot to get all-in?
For TT, yes — a 65.5% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For QT at 34.5%, 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 QT after the flop?
TT is still ahead on 80% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 74% of boards; QT takes the lead on the other 20% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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