Blackjack table

Hard 12 should hit against the dealer's 8 under basic strategy, as standing loses too often to the dealer's likely made hand.

Stand on hard 19 against an 8; hitting has substantial bust risk and no strategic benefit.

Stand on hard 15 against dealer 6, a weak upcard likely to bust.

Stand on hard 18 against a dealer 10; hitting is more likely to bust than improve the hand.

Double 11 against dealer 4: strong edge from making 18–21 while the dealer has a weak upcard.

Hit hard 8 against a dealer 10; doubling is not favorable at this total.

Hit 16 against a dealer 10; standing has a worse expected outcome.

Stand on hard 19 against a dealer 10; hitting has a high bust risk and offers little improvement.

Soft 13 versus a dealer 7 should be hit; doubling is not favored at this total.

Hit soft 16 against a dealer 7; standing has too little winning potential and the hand cannot bust on one card.

Hard 15 against a dealer 7 is a hit under basic strategy; standing gives the dealer too much advantage.

Stand on hard 14 against dealer 6; the dealer's weak upcard makes avoiding busting preferable.

Hit hard 12 against the dealer's 3; standing is generally inferior, and doubling is not warranted.

Double 7 versus a dealer 9 under basic strategy; the extra wager has favorable enough value relative to hitting.

Hard 14 against a dealer 10 should hit; standing loses too often against the dealer's likely strong total.

Hit 13 against the dealer's Ace; standing has too little chance to win against the dealer's likely strong total.

Hit 12 versus a dealer 9; standing is too weak and doubling is not favorable.

Hard 12 against a dealer 10 should hit under basic strategy, since standing loses too often to the dealer's likely made hand.

Stand on hard 19 against a dealer 10; hitting has too high a bust risk.

Stand on hard 20 against a dealer 7; drawing or splitting tens gives up substantial expected value.

Stand on hard 20 against a dealer 7; it is already a very strong total.

With a hard 5 against an ace, hitting is optimal; doubling is not warranted on such a low total.

Hit hard 15 against the dealer Ace; standing has a poor chance to win even with blackjack ruled out by the peek.

With a hard 5 against dealer 3, hitting is clearly best; doubling is not warranted on such a low total.

Stand on hard 14 against the dealer's 3; the dealer is relatively likely to bust and hitting carries substantial bust risk.

Double 7 versus dealer 4: the dealer’s weak upcard makes maximizing value with one additional card preferable.