# How To Play Eight-Seven Suited (87s) In Texas Hold'em

> Source: [Eight-Seven Suited (87s) Strategy Guide on Smarter.Poker](https://smarter.poker/learn/hands/eight-seven-suited)

## Executive Answer Summary
Eight-Seven Suited (87s) Is A Premier Middle Suited Connector (53.9% Equity Vs. Random) Used By Solvers As A Mixed Early-Position Open And Polarized 3-Bet To Ensure Board Coverage On Medium-And-Low Runouts.

## Combinatoric Fact Sheet
- **Hand Notation**: `87s`
- **Common Nickname**: Crosby Suited
- **Hand Category**: Prime Suited Connector
- **Deck Combinations**: 4 Out Of 1,326 (0.30% (331 To 1 Against))
- **Preflop Rank**: 32 Of 169
- **Equity Vs. Random Hand**: 53.9%

## 6-Max 100BB GTO Opening Strategy By Position
| Position | Recommended Action |
| :--- | :--- |
| UTG | 35% Mixed Open |
| HJ | 75% Mixed Open |
| CO | 100% Open Raise |
| BTN | 100% Open Raise |
| SB | 100% Open Raise |

## Facing A 3-Bet & Postflop Playbook
- **Facing A 3-Bet**: Call In Position At 100BB+ To Realize Disguised Straight, Flush, And Two-Pair Equity.
- **Postflop Execution**: Semi-Bluff Aggressively With Combo Draws (Open-Ended Straight Draw Plus Flush Draw) Which Hold Over 54% Equity Even Against Pocket Aces.

## Head-To-Head Preflop Equity Matchups
| Villain Hand | Hero Equity | Villain Equity | Tie % |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| AA (Pocket Aces) | 22.3% | 77.3% | 0.4% |
| AKo (Ace-King Offsuit) | 40.5% | 59.1% | 0.4% |
| 76s (Seven-Six Suited) | 53.4% | 42.8% | 3.8% |

## Interactive Smarter.Poker Tools For This Hand
- **Simulate 87s Equity**: [Poker Odds Calculator](https://smarter.poker/tools/poker-odds-calculator?hand1=87s)
- **View Full 13x13 Preflop Grid**: [GTO Preflop Range Matrix](https://smarter.poker/tools/preflop-ranges)
- **All Starting Hands**: [Starting Hand Encyclopedia](https://smarter.poker/learn/hands)