This is the authors argument for QJo
My feeling was that A8o is better because it will win showdown unimproved more often. Only time I would prefer QJo is against a preflopraise from a not very loose player, then I guess QJo is dominated less.
Anyway, Jacobs made me think about this again.
Jacobs says QJo is better then A8o, stealing from button because:
1) If u have a made pair u are in great shape.
2) If one overcard hit its easier to get away.
3) U will more often flop 2 overcards and have 6 outs for toppair instead of 3.
4) U will get paid more, u will get more action on a Q72 flop then a A72 flop.
5) QJo is - mostly because of (2) and (3) - easier to play.
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