98o vs random hand equity
98 offsuit has exact preflop equity 48.10% vs a random hand (win 46.07%, tie 4.06%, lose 49.87%), ranking 99 of 169 starting hands. Derived from exhaustive enumeration over all 1,225 opponent combos × C(48,5) boards.
| Win | 46.07% |
|---|---|
| Tie | 4.06% |
| Lose | 49.87% |
| Equity (win + tie/2) | 48.10% |
| Rank among 169 hands | 99 / 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（73.97%）、83o（73.85%）、84o（73.74%）、85o（71.71%）、86o（71.33%） |
|---|---|
| Worst 5 opponents | 99（12.98%）、TT（14.20%）、JJ（15.68%）、QQ（17.09%）、KK（17.89%） |
FAQ
Is 98o a good starting hand?
98o has 48.10% equity vs a random hand, ranking 99 of 169 starting hands (exact enumeration).
Which hands does 98o fear most?
Toughest opponents for 98o: 99 (98o equity 12.98%), TT (98o equity 14.20%), JJ (98o equity 15.68%), QQ (98o equity 17.09%), KK (98o equity 17.89%).
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, “98o vs random hand equity”, pailiku.com/matchups/98o-vs-random (2026).