OVER-PAIR PROBABILITY CHART
BY NUMBER OF OPPONENTS
Knowing how often you’re likely to face an overpair probability in poker is essential for smart preflop decisions.
This chart shows the probability that at least one opponent holds a pocket overpair to your pocket pair, based on:
The specific pair you hold (e.g., Pocket Tens, Jacks, etc.)
The number of players remaining in the hand
Example: If you hold Pocket Tens in a 9-handed game, the chance that someone has Jacks, Queens, Kings, or Aces is about 18%.
Use this chart to guide your preflop decisions, especially in full-ring cash games and multiway pots. It details the overpair probability for all starting poker pairs in Texas Hold’em.
UNDERSTANDING OVER-PAIR PROBABILITY IN POKER
When you hold a pocket pair, it’s tempting to assume you’re ahead — but in multiway pots or full-ring games, that’s often not the case. This chart reveals how likely it is that at least one player has a higher pocket pair than yours based on the number of opponents still in the hand.
Whether you’re holding pocket 8s or pocket Queens, knowing your overpair risk can help you make better preflop decisions, avoid traps, and control pot size. Use this tool to sharpen your edge before you even see the flop.
