Ace-five offsuit (A5o)
Number 41 of the 169 starting hands, by its odds against one random hand.
57.7%of the pot against one random hand, a split counted as halfWins 55.7%, ties 3.9%
1 in 111hands you are dealt is A5o
Against three hands
- Q♠Q♥QQ pocket queensWins 29.6%Ties 0.4%Loses 70.0%
- A♦K♣AKo ace-kingWins 25.0%Ties 4.8%Loses 70.2%
- 7♠6♠76s seven-sixWins 53.1%Ties 0.5%Loses 46.5%
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 | Raise | Raise | Raise | Raise |
How often you get it
12 of the 1,326 two-card deals, 0.9% of hands. One place stronger: K9o, number 40. One place weaker: A6o, number 42. 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.
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