Blackjack table

A hard 17 against a dealer 10 is best played by standing; hitting is more likely to bust, and doubling is not advantageous.

A total of 8 against the dealer’s 7 is too weak to stand or double. Splitting 4s is not favorable against this upcard, so hit.

Hit 14 against the dealer’s 7; standing is unfavorable, and these rules offer no surrender or double option here.

Hard 9 against a dealer 9 is not a favorable double; hit to improve the hand rather than increase the bet in a poor matchup.

Hard 16 against a dealer 9 is a hit under basic strategy; standing is more likely to lose against the dealer’s strong upcard.

A hard 15 should stand against the dealer’s 5; the dealer is more likely to bust, and hitting risks busting immediately.

Stand on hard 12 against the dealer’s 4; the dealer has a substantial bust risk, and hitting risks busting without improving the expected outcome.

A hard 7 against a dealer 10 is too weak to double; hitting gives the best chance to improve.

A hard 9 against the dealer’s 10 is too weak to stand on, and doubling is no longer legal, so hit.

Hard 18 is strong enough to stand; hitting risks busting, and the dealer’s queen upcard does not make hitting preferable.

A hard 6 is too low to stand or double; hit to improve the hand, even against the dealer’s 6.

Hard 14 should stand against the dealer’s 6; the dealer is more likely to bust than improve past this hand.

An 11 is a strong doubling hand, even against a dealer 2. Doubling maximizes value while drawing exactly one card.

A hard 13 against the dealer’s king is a hit under basic strategy; standing is too likely to lose to a stronger dealer total.

Hard 16 against a dealer 10-value upcard should be hit when surrender is unavailable; standing loses too often against the dealer’s strong position.

Soft 14 against a dealer 10 is too weak to stand or double; basic strategy calls for a hit.

Soft 18 against a dealer 10 is a hit under basic strategy; standing has a weaker expected outcome.

Split the pair of 3s against the dealer’s 5. The dealer’s weak upcard makes two hands preferable, and double after split is allowed.

A hard 5 is too low to stand or double; hitting preserves the chance to improve against the dealer’s weak 5.

A hard 8 is too weak to stand, even against a dealer 5. Hitting offers the better expected outcome.

Stand on hard 13 against the dealer’s 5; the dealer has a strong chance to bust, so hitting adds unnecessary risk.

Hard 8 is too weak to double; hitting gives the best chance to improve against the dealer’s 5.

Soft 19 is a strong hand against the dealer’s 5; standing avoids risking a good total when the dealer is likely to bust.

A hard 12 is too weak to stand against the dealer’s 9, and doubling is not advisable; hit to improve the hand.

Hard 18 is strong, and standing is the basic-strategy play against a dealer 2. Hitting risks busting without enough upside.

Hard 16 against a dealer ten is a hit when surrender is unavailable; standing is more likely to lose to the dealer’s strong upcard.

A hard 20 is already an excellent hand; hitting risks busting, and standing is the correct play against a dealer ten.

Stand on hard 17; hitting risks busting, and doubling is unfavorable against a dealer 10.

A hard 9 should not be doubled against a dealer 9; hitting is the standard strategy play.

Hard 13 is too weak to stand against a dealer 9, so hit to improve the hand.

Stand on hard 17; hitting risks busting, and basic strategy stands against a dealer 9.

A hard 20 is an excellent hand; hitting or doubling risks giving up its strong chance to win, even against an ace.

A hard 20 is a very strong hand against an 8; hitting or splitting would reduce its expected value.

A hard 20 is a very strong hand against an 8; hitting or splitting would reduce its expected value.