Definition
Outs are the unseen cards that improve your hand strength on a future street (turn/river).
Outs
Cards that improve your hand to a likely winner.
Key points
- Not all outs are clean: some improve you but also improve villain.
- Outs convert to draw odds, which you compare to pot odds.
- Out counts depend on ranges, not just your hand.
Common misconceptions
Myth
Outs are always exact.
Reality
They’re often an estimate; equity is the more complete measure.
Myth
More outs always means a profitable call.
Reality
Price and future action still matter.