Four-Two Offsuit (42o)
Number 168 of the 169 starting hands, by its odds against one random hand.
33.2%of the pot against one random hand, a split counted as halfWins 30.1%, ties 6.2%
1 in 111hands you are dealt is 42o
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Against Three Hands
- Q♠Q♥QQ pocket queensWins 14.5%Ties 0.5%Loses 85.0%
- A♠K♥AKo ace-kingWins 34.1%Ties 0.6%Loses 65.3%
- 7♠6♠76s seven-sixWins 29.4%Ties 7.2%Loses 63.3%
Every board, for every way the two hands can be dealt. Any other hands: the poker odds calculator.
When to Raise It
The Quads starting hands chart folds it from every seat when you are first in.
| Early | Middle | Late | Blinds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | Fold | Fold | Fold | Fold |
| Nit | Fold | Fold | Fold | Fold |
| Calling station | Fold | Fold | Fold | Fold |
| Maniac | Fold | Fold | Fold | Fold |
How Often You Get It
12 of the 1,326 two-card deals, 0.9% of hands. One place stronger: 62o, number 167. One place weaker: 32o, number 169. All 169, on the grid.
In the glossary: offsuit, kicker, equity and range. More: the starting hands chart, the odds calculator and every all-in match-up.
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