Outs question??

Originally Posted by sykl1

im holding 9T (any suit, just using as a example) and the flop comes Jxx, i have 16 outs to hit my straight. if i get a Q on the turn then im down to to 8 outs correct? im 99% sure im right but just want a confirmation. Thanks!

You don't have outs on the flop. An out is a card that can hit that will give you the best hand (By your best guess). So if your opponent has AJ, you have no outs on the flop. If the turn is a Q, you know have 8 outs and one chance to hit them.

-'rilla