TT vs T8s: Preflop Equity & Odds
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| TT (Pocket Tens) | 82.2% | 2.8% | 83.6% |
| T8s (Ten-Eight Suited) | 15.0% | 2.8% | 16.4% |
How TT vs T8s unfolds by street
Pocket Tens (TT) is still ahead on 96% of flops against T8s, and the lead survives to the turn on 91%. T8s takes the lead on the other 4% of flops, almost always by flopping a set. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | TT still ahead | T8s flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 96% | 4% |
| Turn | 91% | 9% |
TT vs T8s mixes a pair with an overlapping overcard, so an out on each side is already in someone's hand. TT wins 82.2%, T8s wins 15.0%, and 2.8% of boards chop. That blocking effect is why TT is a firmer 5.5-to-1 favorite than a straight pair-vs-two-overcards race.
Translate that into a decision and it's simple pot-odds math: counting split pots as half, TT carries 83.6% equity and T8s 16.4%. Against a pot-sized shove you need about 33% to call and about 25% versus a half-pot bet — so T8s needs real fold equity, not just its raw share, to justify stacking off.
How you play TT vs T8s depends on which side you hold. With TT you're not crushing, so keep the pot controllable and take the 82.2% edge to showdown when you can; with T8s, your equity is enough to continue with initiative but thin enough that bloating the pot out of position is a trap.
TT vs T8s FAQ
Who wins TT vs T8s preflop?
TT (Pocket Tens) is the favorite, winning 82.2% of all runouts, while T8s (Ten-Eight Suited) wins 15.0%. The remaining 2.8% are split pots. Counting splits as half, TT's preflop equity is 83.6%.
How often does T8s beat TT?
T8s wins 15.0% of the time all-in preflop against TT — roughly 1 in 7 — so it needs good pot odds or fold equity to get the money in profitably.
Is TT vs T8s a good spot to get all-in?
For TT, yes — a 83.6% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For T8s at 16.4%, 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 T8s after the flop?
TT is still ahead on 96% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 91% of boards; T8s takes the lead on the other 4% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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