QTs vs 88 equity
Preflop, QTs beats 88 with exact equity 48.98% vs 51.02%: QTs wins 48.76%, 88 wins 50.81%, ties 0.44%. Computed by exhaustively enumerating all 10,273,824 deals.
| QTs Win | 48.76% |
|---|---|
| 88 Win | 50.81% |
| Tie | 0.44% |
| QTs Equity (win + tie/2) | 48.98% |
| 88 Equity (win + tie/2) | 51.02% |
| Boards enumerated | 10,273,824 |
| Suit combinations | 6 |
| Losing frequency | QTs loses 1 in 2.0 |
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, QTs or 88?
88 is ahead: QTs has 48.98% equity vs 51.02% (exact enumeration).
How often do QTs vs 88 tie?
Ties occur 0.44% of the time (44,703 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, “QTs vs 88 equity”, pailiku.com/matchups/qts-vs-88 (2026).