# How To Play Jack-Ten Suited (JTs) In Texas Hold'em

> Source: [Jack-Ten Suited (JTs) Strategy Guide on Smarter.Poker](https://smarter.poker/learn/hands/jack-ten-suited)

## Executive Answer Summary
Jack-Ten Suited (JTs) Can Make Four Distinct Nut Straights (8-9-T-J-Q Through T-J-Q-K-A), Making It The Highest-Playability Suited Connector In Deep-Stack No-Limit Hold'em.

## Combinatoric Fact Sheet
- **Hand Notation**: `JTs`
- **Common Nickname**: Ultimate Suited Connector
- **Hand Category**: Suited Broadway Connector
- **Deck Combinations**: 4 Out Of 1,326 (0.30% (331 To 1 Against))
- **Preflop Rank**: 16 Of 169
- **Equity Vs. Random Hand**: 57.5%

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

## Facing A 3-Bet & Postflop Playbook
- **Facing A 3-Bet**: Profitable Call In Position At 100BB+; Mix Polarized 3-Bets From The Button And Blinds.
- **Postflop Execution**: Semi-Bluff Relentlessly When Flopping 12+ Out Combo Draws (Flush Draw Plus Open-Ended Straight Draw Holds Over 54% Equity Vs. Overpairs).

## Head-To-Head Preflop Equity Matchups
| Villain Hand | Hero Equity | Villain Equity | Tie % |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| AA (Pocket Aces) | 20.0% | 79.6% | 0.4% |
| AKo (Ace-King Offsuit) | 40.8% | 58.7% | 0.5% |
| 88 (Pocket Eights) | 47.5% | 51.9% | 0.6% |

## Interactive Smarter.Poker Tools For This Hand
- **Simulate JTs Equity**: [Poker Odds Calculator](https://smarter.poker/tools/poker-odds-calculator?hand1=JTs)
- **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)