85s vs random hand equity
85 suited has exact preflop equity 44.54% vs a random hand (win 41.99%, tie 5.11%, lose 52.90%), ranking 119 of 169 starting hands. Derived from exhaustive enumeration over all 1,225 opponent combos × C(48,5) boards.
| Win | 41.99% |
|---|---|
| Tie | 5.11% |
| Lose | 52.90% |
| Equity (win + tie/2) | 44.54% |
| Rank among 169 hands | 119 / 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 | 52o（69.91%）、53o（69.80%）、75o（69.66%）、65o（68.27%）、54o（67.85%） |
|---|---|
| Worst 5 opponents | 88（15.44%）、99（18.18%）、TT（19.22%）、JJ（19.51%）、KK（19.61%） |
FAQ
Is 85s a good starting hand?
85s has 44.54% equity vs a random hand, ranking 119 of 169 starting hands (exact enumeration).
Which hands does 85s fear most?
Toughest opponents for 85s: 88 (85s equity 15.44%), 99 (85s equity 18.18%), TT (85s equity 19.22%), JJ (85s equity 19.51%), KK (85s equity 19.61%).
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, “85s vs random hand equity”, pailiku.com/matchups/85s-vs-random (2026).