Eight-five offsuit (85o)
Number 137 of the 169 starting hands, by its odds against one random hand.
41.4%of the pot against one random hand, a split counted as halfWins 38.7%, ties 5.4%
1 in 111hands you are dealt is 85o
Against three hands
- Q♠Q♥QQ pocket queensWins 15.5%Ties 0.4%Loses 84.1%
- A♠K♥AKo ace-kingWins 35.1%Ties 0.4%Loses 64.5%
- 7♠6♠76s seven-sixWins 50.7%Ties 4.8%Loses 44.6%
Every board, for every way the two hands can be dealt. Any other hands: the poker odds calculator.
When to raise it
The Quads starting hands chart folds it from every seat when you are first in.
| Early | Middle | Late | Blinds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | Fold | Fold | Fold | Fold |
| Nit | Fold | Fold | Fold | Fold |
| Calling station | Fold | Fold | Fold | Fold |
| Maniac | Fold | Fold | Fold | Fold |
How often you get it
12 of the 1,326 two-card deals, 0.9% of hands. One place stronger: 54s, number 136. One place weaker: 64s, number 138. All 169, on the grid.
In the glossary: offsuit, kicker, equity and range. More: the starting hands chart, the odds calculator and every all-in match-up.
Quads is for adults, 18 and over. It teaches with play chips only: there is no real money, ever.