Q8s vs random hand equity
Q8 suited has exact preflop equity 56.02% vs a random hand (win 54.42%, tie 3.20%, lose 42.38%), ranking 52 of 169 starting hands. Derived from exhaustive enumeration over all 1,225 opponent combos × C(48,5) boards.
| Win | 54.42% |
|---|---|
| Tie | 3.20% |
| Lose | 42.38% |
| Equity (win + tie/2) | 56.02% |
| Rank among 169 hands | 52 / 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（76.58%）、83o（76.45%）、84o（74.83%）、J8o（74.20%）、85o（73.22%） |
|---|---|
| Worst 5 opponents | QQ（13.14%）、KK（17.41%）、AA（17.73%）、KQs（27.58%）、KQo（28.55%） |
FAQ
Is Q8s a good starting hand?
Q8s has 56.02% equity vs a random hand, ranking 52 of 169 starting hands (exact enumeration).
Which hands does Q8s fear most?
Toughest opponents for Q8s: QQ (Q8s equity 13.14%), KK (Q8s equity 17.41%), AA (Q8s equity 17.73%), KQs (Q8s equity 27.58%), KQo (Q8s equity 28.55%).
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, “Q8s vs random hand equity”, pailiku.com/matchups/q8s-vs-random (2026).