Jack-eight offsuit (J8o)
Number 79 of the 169 starting hands, by its odds against one random hand.
51.5%of the pot against one random hand, a split counted as halfWins 49.7%, ties 3.6%
1 in 111hands you are dealt is J8o
Against three hands
- Q♠Q♥QQ pocket queensWins 13.6%Ties 0.4%Loses 86.0%
- A♠K♥AKo ace-kingWins 34.4%Ties 0.4%Loses 65.1%
- 7♠6♠76s seven-sixWins 59.7%Ties 1.3%Loses 39.1%
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: T9o, number 78. One place weaker: K3o, number 80. 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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