Blackjack table

Hard 14 against a dealer 7 is a hit per basic strategy; standing is a losing play against a strong upcard.

Hard 16 against a dealer 7 is a hit per basic strategy; standing loses more often since the dealer makes a hand frequently from a 7.

Hard 8 against a dealer 9: basic strategy says hit, as doubling is only correct for 8 against 5-6 in single-deck games, not in a 6-deck shoe.

Hard 16 vs dealer 9 with no surrender: basic strategy says hit, as standing loses more often than hitting even with the high bust risk.

Hard 20 versus dealer 9 is a clear stand; never split tens.

Hard 17 versus dealer 7: basic strategy says stand, since hitting busts too often and dealer 7 frequently ends at 17 or busts.

Hard 10 against a dealer 10 upcard: basic strategy says hit, not double, since the dealer's ten is too strong to justify doubling.

Hard 15 versus a dealer 10 is a hit by basic strategy since no surrender is available; standing loses more often than hitting.

Hard 18 against a dealer 10 is a stand per basic strategy; hitting busts far too often.

Soft 18 versus dealer 8 is a stand per basic strategy; hitting or doubling has lower expectation.

Hard 11 against a dealer 5 is a textbook double down with strong positive expectation.

Hard 12 versus dealer 4: basic strategy says stand, since the dealer busts often enough with a 4 up that hitting (31% bust risk) is worse.

Hard 19 versus dealer 7 is a clear stand under basic strategy; hitting or doubling would risk busting a strong hand.

Basic strategy: always split 8s, even against a dealer 10, since 16 is the worst standing/hitting total and splitting reduces the expected loss.

Hard 18 against a dealer 10: basic strategy says stand; hitting risks busting with little upside.

Hard 12 against a dealer 10 is a hit by basic strategy; doubling would be a losing play here.

Hard 17 against a dealer 10: basic strategy says stand, since hitting busts far too often.

Hard 15 against a dealer 8 is a hit per basic strategy; no surrender is available and standing loses more often.

Hard 17 against a dealer 8: basic strategy says stand, as hitting busts far too often to be worth it.

Hard 13 against a dealer 10 is a hit per basic strategy; standing loses too often against a strong upcard.

Hard 14 versus a dealer 10 upcard is a hit per basic strategy; standing loses far more often than the bust risk costs.

Soft 17 (A,6) versus a dealer 6 is a standard double in basic strategy for a 6-deck S17 game, since the dealer busts often with a 6 showing.

Hard 19 against a dealer Ace is a clear stand per basic strategy; hitting or doubling has far worse expectation.

Hard 17 against a dealer 3 is a clear stand under basic strategy; hitting risks busting with little upside.

Hard 8 against a dealer 10 is a hit per basic strategy; doubling is not favorable here.

Hard 18 against a dealer ten: basic strategy says stand, since hitting risks busting far more than it gains.