JJ vs 88 equity
Preflop, JJ beats 88 with exact equity 81.23% vs 18.77%: JJ wins 81.03%, 88 wins 18.56%, ties 0.41%. Computed by exhaustively enumerating all 10,273,824 deals.
| JJ Win | 81.03% |
|---|---|
| 88 Win | 18.56% |
| Tie | 0.41% |
| JJ Equity (win + tie/2) | 81.23% |
| 88 Equity (win + tie/2) | 18.77% |
| Boards enumerated | 10,273,824 |
| Suit combinations | 6 |
| Losing frequency | JJ loses 1 in 5.4 |
Note: class-average values. Specific suit combinations (e.g. shared suits) shift the numbers by a few tenths of a percent.
FAQ
Who wins more often, JJ or 88?
JJ is ahead: JJ has 81.23% equity vs 18.77% (exact enumeration).
How often do JJ vs 88 tie?
Ties occur 0.41% of the time (42,114 of 10,273,824 outcomes).
Are these numbers simulated?
No. All 10,273,824 board combinations are exhaustively enumerated — mathematically exact and reproducible.
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, “JJ vs 88 equity”, pailiku.com/matchups/jj-vs-88 (2026).