Texas Hold'em: Starting Hand Odds Guide

Texas Holdem Starting Hand Odds

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From Pre-Flop Odds to Post-Flop Outs

1. Pre-Flop Occurrence

Hand Frequency

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Common Benchmarks

Any Pocket Pair5.88%1 in 17
Any Suited Ace3.62%1 in 28
AK Suited0.30%1 in 331
Pocket Aces0.45%1 in 221

2. Post-Flop: The Rule of 2 & 4

Once the Flop is dealt, you calculate your chances based on Outs (cards that complete your hand).

Outs Calculator

E.g., 9 outs for a Flush Draw, 8 for an Open-Ended Straight.

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Common Post-Flop Outs

ScenarioOutsTo Hit by River
Flush Draw9~35%
Open-Ended Straight8~31.5%
Two Overcards6~24%
Gutshot Straight4~16.5%

3. Win Equity at Showdown

Your mathematical share of the pot against an opponent's range.

Your HandVs. Random HandVs. Top 10% (Tight)
AA 85%
76%
AKs 66%
47%
JJ 77%
53%
Note: Probabilities are rounded for strategic simplicity.
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