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KQs vs JTs Odds

KQ

KQs

vs
JT

JTs

62.1%
KQs wins
0.6%
Tie
37.3%
JTs wins

50,000-trial Monte Carlo simulation, preflop all-in equity

Why this matchup plays the way it does

Not as close as it looks on paper — KQs is actually a clear favorite here, mainly because K and Q block two of the four straights (9-high and ace-high) that would complete JT's most likely draw, on top of already having the two higher cards. The overlapping straight cards (a 9 or a jack helps both) narrow the gap versus a fully live overcard hand, but don't erase KQs's real edge.

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FAQ

What are the odds of KQs vs JTs?
KQs wins 62.1% of the time, ties 0.6%, and loses 37.3% against JTs, based on a 50,000-trial Monte Carlo simulation dealt out to the river.
Is this preflop or postflop equity?
This is preflop all-in equity — both hands are dealt out to a random river with no further betting decisions. It's the standard number quoted for 'X vs Y odds' searches.
Why might my actual result differ?
This number assumes both hands go to showdown with no more folding. In a real hand with betting on each street, the player with worse preflop equity can still win more often than this number suggests by folding when behind, or less often by continuing when they shouldn't.