Poker Odds Cheat Sheet
This cheat sheet gives you the most important poker odds numbers in one place. Bookmark it, screenshot it, or commit the key numbers to memory. These tables cover preflop equity for common matchups, drawing odds by out count, and pot odds conversion.
Preflop Hand Matchups
These are the approximate equities for common preflop situations in Texas Hold'em. Exact numbers vary slightly depending on suits.
Pair vs Pair
| Matchup | Favorite | Underdog |
|---|---|---|
| AA vs KK | 81% | 19% |
| KK vs QQ | 82% | 18% |
| AA vs 22 | 83% | 17% |
Rule of thumb: Higher pair beats lower pair roughly 80% of the time.
Pair vs Overcards
| Matchup | Pair | Overcards |
|---|---|---|
| JJ vs AKo | 57% | 43% |
| QQ vs AKs | 54% | 46% |
| 77 vs AKo | 55% | 45% |
Rule of thumb: Pair vs two overcards is close to a coin flip, with the pair slightly favored.
Dominated Hands
| Matchup | Dominator | Dominated |
|---|---|---|
| AK vs AQ | 73% | 27% |
| AK vs AJ | 74% | 26% |
| KQ vs KJ | 72% | 28% |
Rule of thumb: Shared top card with a better kicker is about a 73/27 matchup.
Drawing Odds by Out Count
Use this table to quickly find your equity based on how many outs you have.
| Outs | Turn (1 card) | Turn + River (2 cards) | Common Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.2% | 4.3% | Runner-runner miracle |
| 2 | 4.3% | 8.4% | Pocket pair to set |
| 4 | 8.7% | 16.5% | Gutshot straight draw |
| 6 | 13.0% | 24.1% | Two overcards |
| 8 | 17.4% | 31.5% | Open-ended straight draw |
| 9 | 19.6% | 35.0% | Flush draw |
| 12 | 26.1% | 45.0% | Flush draw + gutshot |
| 15 | 32.6% | 54.1% | Flush draw + open-ended straight |
Pot Odds Quick Reference
When your opponent bets, use this table to find the minimum equity you need to call profitably.
| Bet Size (% of pot) | Pot Odds | Required Equity |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | 5:1 | 16.7% |
| 33% | 4:1 | 20.0% |
| 50% | 3:1 | 25.0% |
| 67% | 2.5:1 | 28.6% |
| 75% | 2.3:1 | 30.0% |
| 100% | 2:1 | 33.3% |
| 150% | 1.7:1 | 37.5% |
| 200% | 1.5:1 | 40.0% |
Common Spot Quick Answers
- Flush draw facing a half-pot bet on the flop: You have 35% equity and need 25%. Clear call.
- Gutshot facing a pot-sized bet on the turn: You have 8.7% equity and need 33.3%. Clear fold.
- Open-ended straight draw facing 2/3 pot on the flop: You have 31.5% equity and need 28.6%. Marginal call, but implied odds tip it to a call if stacks are deep.
- Flush draw + gutshot facing a pot-sized bet on the flop: You have 45% equity and need 33.3%. Strong call, consider raising.
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These cheat sheet numbers cover the most common situations, but poker is full of edge cases. Multiway pots, Omaha hands, and combo draws all require more precise calculations.
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