72s vs random hand equity
72 suited has exact preflop equity 38.16% vs a random hand (win 35.44%, tie 5.43%, lose 59.13%), ranking 152 of 169 starting hands. Derived from exhaustive enumeration over all 1,225 opponent combos × C(48,5) boards.
| Win | 35.44% |
|---|---|
| Tie | 5.43% |
| Lose | 59.13% |
| Equity (win + tie/2) | 38.16% |
| Rank among 169 hands | 152 / 169 |
| Boards enumerated | 2,097,572,400 |
Note: class-average values. Specific suit combinations (e.g. shared suits) shift the numbers by a few tenths of a percent.
Best 5 opponents / Worst 5 opponents
| Best 5 opponents | 62o（67.76%）、32o（66.83%）、42o（66.35%）、52o（66.20%）、62s（63.97%） |
|---|---|
| Worst 5 opponents | 77（11.85%）、88（15.51%）、99（15.65%）、TT（15.84%）、QQ（15.91%） |
FAQ
Is 72s a good starting hand?
72s has 38.16% equity vs a random hand, ranking 152 of 169 starting hands (exact enumeration).
Which hands does 72s fear most?
Toughest opponents for 72s: 77 (72s equity 11.85%), 88 (72s equity 15.51%), 99 (72s equity 15.65%), TT (72s equity 15.84%), QQ (72s equity 15.91%).
What does "vs random hand" mean?
The opponent holds any two of the remaining 50 cards with equal probability (1,225 combos); figures are the weighted exhaustive average over all of them.
Related
Figures from app/data/matchup-matrix (exhaustive engine scripts/gen-matchup-matrix.mjs, cross-validated against lib/poker-equity.ts)
Cite this page: Pailiku, “72s vs random hand equity”, pailiku.com/matchups/72s-vs-random (2026).