Blackjack table

Hard 14 against a dealer 10 is best played by hitting; standing is more likely to lose, and doubling is too risky.

A hard 16 should stand against a dealer 6, since the dealer has a high chance of busting.

Hard 18 is strong against a dealer 8; hitting or doubling risks busting and has lower expected value.

With a hard 9 against a dealer ace, hitting is better than doubling or standing.

A hard 19 is a strong total, and hitting against the dealer’s ace has a high risk of busting.

With a hard 12 against a dealer 2, hitting has better expected value than standing.

With a hard 9 against a dealer 10, hitting is better than doubling or standing.

A hard 19 is strong against a dealer ten; hitting risks busting and has lower expected value.

Hard 14 against a dealer 7 is a hit: standing is unlikely to win, and doubling carries too much bust risk.

With a hard 8 against a dealer 4, hitting is better than doubling or standing.

Hard 13 against a dealer 4 is a stand; the dealer has a meaningful chance to bust.

Hard 9 against a dealer 6 is a favorable doubling opportunity.

Standing on a hard 20 against a dealer ten has much higher expected value than splitting the tens or drawing.

Hard 17 is a strong standing hand against the dealer's 3; hitting or doubling adds unnecessary bust risk.

Soft 14 against a dealer 6 is a standard double: the dealer is vulnerable, and the ace protects against busting on the draw.

A hard 17 against a dealer ten is best stood on; hitting risks busting, and doubling is worse.

Hard 17 is a stand against a dealer 6; the dealer is likely to bust, and hitting risks breaking the hand.

With a hard 11 against a dealer 10, doubling has higher expected value than hitting.

A hard 19 is strong against the dealer's 3; hitting or doubling risks busting for little upside.

With a hard 13 against a dealer 8, hitting has a better expected return than standing or doubling.

Hard 14 is too weak to stand against a dealer 10, and doubling has a worse expected return than hitting.

Hard 18 should stand against a dealer 10; hitting risks busting and has lower expected value.