66 better than JTs HU?

[NickPappagiorgio]

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equity (%) win (%) tie (%)
Hand 1: 52.0631 % 51.75% 00.31% { JTs }
Hand 2: 47.9369 % 47.63% 00.31% { 66 }


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thx for the reply but doesnt it makes sense what i said about the 66 being an already made hand and JTs being on a draw? i was kinda looking for an explanation =)

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The reason for it being a slight favorite is that JTs has 2 over cards to 66, it's suited meaning that it can make a flush with 3 of the same suit on the board, and it's connected meaning it can make 4 straights using both cards. It's just the math. I understand what you're thinking, but the combination of all the potential draws makes it a slight favorite. I could go into detail explaining each draw, but it's long and boring math and I really don't want to do it. If you want some basic % of some of the draws, I guess I could put those together.

[scorer]

i stand corrected...if your 2 over cards are suited and connected you have a slight advantage

[ProfessorBen]

The percentages are negligible. 52/48 isn't significant.
On the other hand, 66 has much more showdown value over a variety of boards than JTs. However, on the other side of the spectrum, JTs is much more walkable barring an unfavorable flop.

In HU, I like going to showdown. Checked to me in the BB to 1 limper, I take 66.

Additionally, having JTs still requires you to draw on all non-made hands, this includes 4 flushes and SD's. Given HU, you will likely not being getting correct equity to draw unless you have flopped a combo or multiple draws.
Point: You will not be getting long term equity to call given pot size.

JTs can put you in predicaments you don't like. 66 is fire away and either call down or fold to overs.