Nine-eight offsuit (98o)
Number 99 of the 169 starting hands, by its odds against one random hand.
48.1%of the pot against one random hand, a split counted as halfWins 46.1%, ties 4.1%
1 in 111hands you are dealt is 98o
Against three hands
- Q♠Q♥QQ pocket queensWins 16.9%Ties 0.4%Loses 82.7%
- A♠K♥AKo ace-kingWins 35.7%Ties 0.4%Loses 63.9%
- 7♠6♠76s seven-sixWins 60.3%Ties 2.8%Loses 37.0%
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 | Raise | Raise | Raise |
How often you get it
12 of the 1,326 two-card deals, 0.9% of hands. One place stronger: Q3o, number 98. One place weaker: 87s, number 100. 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.