Poker Odds

odds of hitting hands, I may be wrong if so let me know but this is how I figure them:

Post flop w/ two cards to come:

up to 8 outs = outs times 4 for example

7 outs = 7x4 = 28%
6 outs = 6x4 = 24%

Over 8 outs

outs X 4 - (the difference from 8)

10 x 4 - (10 - 8) = 38%
15 X 4 - (15-8) = 53%

With just the river outs X 4

6 X 4 =24%
2 x 4 = 8%

I believe this formula gives you the closest odds possible, with the quickest way to figure them.

If anyone can help me with an easy way to figure preflop odds I would appreciate it.

Your postflop with 2 cards 2 come odds are very exact. With over 8 outs you substract difference from 8.

But im not sure what you ment with the river outs thing.

You multiply your outs by 4 for just the river card to come? That doesnt seem right.

I think its by 2 and you substract from 8 too.

For example hitting a flush with one cards to go:

9X2 - 1= 17%

Thats right X 2 my goof, people talking to me while I was typing.....

What kind of preflop odds are you referring to? The likelyhood of hitting different hands on the flop is usually not something you calculate in your head at the table.

personally...

I find it much easier to remember the % for number of outs. The calculations you give are correct within 1-2%, which is close enough for "Tablemath," but you'll find yourself naturally remembering the key numbers anyway (OESD, FD, 1st hit, 2nd hit, etc).

I think if you're a donk who calls with the wrong odds your chances of catching go up too.