TT vs T9s: Odds & Interactive Calculator
| Hand | Win | Tie | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| TT (Pocket Tens) | 81.0% | 2.7% | 82.3% |
| T9s (Ten-Nine Suited) | 16.3% | 2.7% | 17.7% |
How TT vs T9s unfolds by street
Pocket Tens (TT) is still ahead on 95% of flops against T9s, and the lead survives to the turn on 91%. T9s takes the lead on the other 5% of flops, almost always by flopping a set. These figures come from full board enumeration, not a simulation.
| Street | TT still ahead | T9s flipped the lead |
|---|---|---|
| Flop | 95% | 5% |
| Turn | 91% | 9% |
TT vs T9s is a card-removal spot: the pair holds one of the cards the unpaired hand most wants. TT wins 81.0%, T9s wins 16.3%, and 2.7% of boards chop. Blocking an out (and vice versa) pushes the favorite past a clean race — it's one of the most common all-in confrontations you'll actually face.
At a final table the raw 82.3% / 17.7% split is only half the story — ICM bends it. As the 17.7% underdog, T9s pays an extra survival premium, so the chip-EV "close enough" call can be a clear ICM fold. The pure equity sets the floor; the payout ladder sets the real price.
In practice, TT vs T9s rewards aggression from the favorite and caution from the dog: TT wants to realize its 81.0% edge by getting value and denying free cards, while T9s should lean on fold equity and position rather than hoping to win the pot at showdown about 1 time in 6.
Where to take TT vs T9s next
Getting it in near the money bubble or at a final table? Chip equity isn't prize equity — check the spot in the ICM calculator before you call off your stack.
Played a hand like this yourself? Import it into the poker hand analyzer for a street-by-street review of every decision, not just the all-in.
For the bigger picture, the poker tournament strategy guide covers when to shove and when to fold as stacks shrink, and what GTO poker is explains why strong players think in ranges rather than single hands.
New to the game? The poker hand rankings chart shows which hand wins at showdown, how to play poker: a beginner's guide walks through the rules and betting rounds, and the poker strategy guide shows where preflop equity fits into a winning game plan.
TT vs T9s FAQ
Who wins TT vs T9s preflop?
TT (Pocket Tens) is the favorite, winning 81.0% of all runouts, while T9s (Ten-Nine Suited) wins 16.3%. The remaining 2.7% are split pots. Counting splits as half, TT's preflop equity is 82.3%.
Does the TT vs T9s probability change all-in preflop?
No. Once both hands are all-in preflop the odds are set by the cards alone — position, stack size and who bet first change nothing. Suits cannot change it either — every suit combination of TT and T9s comes out at 82.3%. It does change once board cards are dealt (TT leads on 95% of flops) and in multiway pots, where every extra caller takes equity from both hands.
Is TT vs T9s a good spot to get all-in?
For TT, yes — a 82.3% favorite should happily commit, especially with fold equity. For T9s at 17.7%, 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 T9s after the flop?
TT is still ahead on 95% of flops and stays ahead through the turn on 91% of boards; T9s takes the lead on the other 5% of flops. These are exact figures from full board enumeration.
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TT against a range
All-in against one known hand is the textbook case; at the table TT is usually up against a range. Exact equities, computed over every combo with card removal applied:
- TT vs calling station — 68.6% against 670 combos (50.5% of hands)
- TT vs BTN open — 68.0% against 586 combos (44.2% of hands)
- TT vs SB open — 66.9% against 534 combos (40.3% of hands)
- TT vs CO open — 64.5% against 366 combos (27.6% of hands)