98s vs random hand equity
98 suited has exact preflop equity 50.80% vs a random hand (win 48.86%, tie 3.89%, lose 47.25%), ranking 83 of 169 starting hands. Derived from exhaustive enumeration over all 1,225 opponent combos × C(48,5) boards.
| Win | 48.86% |
|---|---|
| Tie | 3.89% |
| Lose | 47.25% |
| Equity (win + tie/2) | 50.80% |
| Rank among 169 hands | 83 / 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 | 82o（74.81%）、83o（74.70%）、84o（74.59%）、85o（72.65%）、86o（72.25%） |
|---|---|
| Worst 5 opponents | 99（17.83%）、TT（18.30%）、JJ（19.69%）、QQ（21.01%）、KK（21.75%） |
FAQ
Is 98s a good starting hand?
98s has 50.80% equity vs a random hand, ranking 83 of 169 starting hands (exact enumeration).
Which hands does 98s fear most?
Toughest opponents for 98s: 99 (98s equity 17.83%), TT (98s equity 18.30%), JJ (98s equity 19.69%), QQ (98s equity 21.01%), KK (98s equity 21.75%).
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, “98s vs random hand equity”, pailiku.com/matchups/98s-vs-random (2026).