King-eight offsuit (K8o)
Number 51 of the 169 starting hands, by its odds against one random hand.
56.0%of the pot against one random hand, a split counted as halfWins 54.4%, ties 3.2%
1 in 111hands you are dealt is K8o
Against three hands
- Q♠Q♥QQ pocket queensWins 27.6%Ties 0.4%Loses 72.0%
- A♠K♥AKo ace-kingWins 23.5%Ties 1.2%Loses 75.3%
- 7♠6♠76s seven-sixWins 58.5%Ties 0.6%Loses 40.9%
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: K6s, number 50. One place weaker: Q8s, number 52. 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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