A8o vs random hand equity
A8 offsuit has exact preflop equity 59.87% vs a random hand (win 58.37%, tie 3.00%, lose 38.63%), ranking 32 of 169 starting hands. Derived from exhaustive enumeration over all 1,225 opponent combos × C(48,5) boards.
| Win | 58.37% |
|---|---|
| Tie | 3.00% |
| Lose | 38.63% |
| Equity (win + tie/2) | 59.87% |
| Rank among 169 hands | 32 / 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（76.76%）、83o（76.62%）、K8o（75.59%）、84o（74.88%）、Q8o（73.98%） |
|---|---|
| Worst 5 opponents | AA（6.65%）、AKs（24.90%）、AQs（25.46%）、AKo（26.07%）、AJs（26.09%） |
FAQ
Is A8o a good starting hand?
A8o has 59.87% equity vs a random hand, ranking 32 of 169 starting hands (exact enumeration).
Which hands does A8o fear most?
Toughest opponents for A8o: AA (A8o equity 6.65%), AKs (A8o equity 24.90%), AQs (A8o equity 25.46%), AKo (A8o equity 26.07%), AJs (A8o equity 26.09%).
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, “A8o vs random hand equity”, pailiku.com/matchups/a8o-vs-random (2026).