AK or pocket 2

Liedust · Sep 20, 2019

What hand gives you more confidence when it comes to an all in? If you could choose between AK off suit and 22 ... After having been on both sides many but many times, I have seen statistics and the odds laugh in my face several times. What is your choice between these two and why?

pentazepam · Sep 20, 2019

If I know the cards before we go all-in: 22 because it is a favorite against AK.

If we do it "blind" like in a normal tournament AK because you are only dominated by KK and AA.

One of Amarillo Slim's Hustles was to ask you to choose between 44, AKo and JTs and then he picked another hand all-in.

44 beats AK. AK beats JTs. And JTs beats 44. So he could pick a winner after you what ever you chose

TheDude6622 · Sep 20, 2019

AK since you would most likely face an under pair or a smaller ace hand.

yoejslattery · Sep 20, 2019

Yes, 22 is a favorite against AK but is it a favorite against an opponents calling range? I think too many times I would get called by a higher pair and even with AK, AQ its a race.

It would be interesting to run the Simulations but as for confidence, have to go with AK.

CallmeFloppy · Sep 20, 2019

I mean if you were putting me heads up against someone and I got to pick if I got the 22 or the AK, I am picking the 22.

If you want me to call an unknown hand with either one, I am picking the AK.

matiusaa · Sep 20, 2019

I would pick AK because it dominates other Aces. It only loses to AA and KK (which are also blocked by our hand), and its basicaly fliping against any pocket pair (little underdog actually).

On the other hand, 22 doesn't dominate any hand, and its dominated by any other pocket pair, and its flipping against any other hand (except 2X).

Even though 22 might have better equity than AK if 2 players go all in with these hands, I think we need to see how each one performs against an opponents range.

In poker, transivity does not always happen.

Alex70793 · Sep 21, 2019

Most players, and high-stakes professionals always choose AK, although any pocket pair has a better chance of winning. Strange, why so ?
An interesting question: do you know that the opponent has an AK on his hands and he puts all-in, which hand is more likely that you will call, with 22, with 99, or QQ ?

ToNy70929 · Sep 21, 2019

In the game, an important role is played by luck and luck. AK I will often bring down in the bank, and 22 rarely reverse. At this point, you play at intuition, your position at the table and depth of the stack

theRaven68 · Sep 21, 2019

I ll rather take AK if it is all in case

tw082 · Sep 21, 2019

If you mean on random hand ak but i would only in desperate or heads up type scenario if you mean akvs22 ....22....I'd rather start any competition already winning. It's up to them to make pr not always easy.:icon_thum

tw082 · Sep 21, 2019

Alex70793 said:
Most players, and high-stakes professionals always choose AK, although any pocket pair has a better chance of winning. Strange, why so ?
An interesting question: do you know that the opponent has an AK on his hands and he puts all-in, which hand is more likely that you will call, with 22, with 99, or QQ ?

I say this all the time whats the difference between 22 and QQ if you put them on ak?.....0

tehb1987 · Sep 21, 2019

22 no point in all-in. max call. such a clumsy hand... even the fumes on the Board are easy to kill. АК much preferable

freestocks · Sep 21, 2019

They are equal hands, I feel better with AK more potential.

SAKhur · Sep 21, 2019

The probability that the pocket pair 22 on the flop will become a set is 12% . The probability that either of the two pocket cards will collect a pair on the flop is 32% . Therefore, younger couples are not always profitable to play. AK gives me more confidence for a long distance, so I will continue to play my poker.

domfudao · Sep 21, 2019

This is a flip.

50% chance to win

infonazar · Sep 21, 2019

For me, without a doubt AK is a better hand than 22. Obviously, with AK you have a better chance of getting a good combination on the flop.

bellicoso · Sep 21, 2019

I'd probably go with AK. If either pairs, you've beaten the deuces. Also, there's draw potential.

Newzooozooo · Sep 21, 2019

Hi.
I prefer AK. Obviously, this is a stronger hand than 22. Although, it is all relative and depends on the skills and experience of the player.
Good luck.

ClickPoker · Sep 21, 2019

AK always without hesitation

Transcendence · Sep 21, 2019

Of course it's AK. The probability of deposition 2 is very small. Out of 10 cases in 9 you will lose with 22 vs AK, on the Board will fall 2 or 22, еhat's 1% out of 10.%. The only time you can win an AK is if you don't get an A or a K. This is approximately 2.5% out of 10%. Yes, it still depends on what opponent you play.

Dailon Arroyo Blandon · Sep 21, 2019

It is clear that if we know ahead of time then ... 22 will have an advantage of winning an all-in against AK ... however if I had to choose where I don't know which hand the opponent leads ... I would play an all- in with AK ... and I wouldn't do it with 22

Maikychan · Sep 22, 2019

AK, for sure!

With AK, most of the time, you'll be in:
50/50 against smaller pairs like QQ-22
70/30 against smaller aces AQ-A2
65/35 against -2 random cards like QJo, T9s, 86s etc.
30/70 against KK

With a 22, most of the time you will be in:
50/50 in a coinflip (at best)
20/80 against pairs like AA-33

williamsc99 · Sep 22, 2019

my choice would be AK because there are two overcards against the worst pair in the game

lincs · Sep 22, 2019

A K wins in every situation (pre-flop) if you're playing the outs game.
But, A K loses value (in my mind) for every hand (prior to the current) within 4 hands or so- that had an Ace on the board.

I think that seeing the Ace on the board on the the past 3 of 4 hand would make pocket Duce look Much stronger.

My theory could be total hogwash though. But as always with a question like this. There just not enough info to make an informed decision. At face value though A K wins

milka1605 · Sep 22, 2019

I always like AK. Although I did not calculate which is better.

AK or pocket 2

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