Hand Probabilities Texas Holdem

In this article, we will detail the probabilities of being dealt specific Texas Holdem Starting Hands. Starting Hands consist of the two Hole Cards dealt to each player before the Flop.

The chart below details all Marginal to Premium Texas Holdem Starting Hands, and each Hand's Probabilities, displayed in Percentages and Odds.

 

Texas Holdem Starting Hands

Hand Probability in %

Hand Probability in Odds

Pocket Aces

0.45%

1 in 220

Pocket Jacks, Queens or Kings

1.36%

1 in 72.7

Pocket 6s, 7s, 8s, 9s or 10s

2.26%

1 in 43.2

Pocket 2s, 3s, 4s or 5s

1.81%

1 in 54.3

Any Pocket Pair

5.88%

1 in 16

Ace+King Suited

0.30%

1 in 331

Ace+King Off-Suit

0.90%

1 in 110

Ace+Jack or Queen Suited

0.60%

1 in 165

Ace+Jack or Queen Off-Suit

1.81%

1 in 54.3

King+Queen Suited

0.30%

1 in 331

King+Queen Off-Suit

0.90%

1 in 110

Ace+Ten or Below Suited

2.71%

1 in 35.8

Ace+Ten or Below Off-Suit

8.14%

1 in 11.3

Any Two Suited

23.53%

1 in 3.25

Ant Two Connectors*

6.33%

1 in 14.8

Any Two Suited Connectors*

2.11%

1 in 46.4

*Denotes connectors with "maximum stretch", which include 4-5, 5-6, 6-7, 7-8, 8-9, 9-T and T-J. These are considered maximum stretch connectors because a Straight can be completed in any direction. For example, 4-5 connects a Straight with A-2-3 or 6-7-8, or any viable combination therein.