Blackjack table

Hard 14 against a dealer 9 is too weak to stand; basic strategy calls for hitting, and doubling is not appropriate.

Hard 16 against a dealer 9 is unfavorable to stand on; with surrender unavailable, hitting has the better expected value.

With 11 against an ace in a multi-deck game where the dealer stands on soft 17, basic strategy favors hitting rather than doubling.

Hard 13 is too weak to stand against an ace; hit to improve the hand.

Hard 14 is too weak to stand against the dealer’s ace; hitting has the better expected value.

With a hard 15 against the dealer’s 10 and no surrender available, basic strategy favors hitting despite the risk of busting.

A hard 17 against a dealer 10 is a stand; hitting risks busting without improving the expected outcome.

Hard 13 against a dealer 7 is too weak to stand, and doubling is not advisable. Hit to improve the hand.

A hard 20 is strong enough to stand, even against the dealer’s ace; hitting or splitting would reduce its expected value.

Hard 15 against a dealer 10 is a hit without surrender; standing loses too often, and doubling is unfavorable.

A hard 20 is an excellent hand, and the dealer’s 5 upcard gives a strong chance of busting. Hitting or doubling risks damaging a hand that should stand.

A hard 20 is a strong hand, and hitting risks busting; standing is the basic-strategy play against an 8.

A hard 20 is a strong hand, and the dealer’s 6 is a bust-prone upcard. Hitting or doubling risks weakening a hand that should stand.

Hard 16 against an ace is too weak to stand; with surrender unavailable, hit to seek improvement.

A hard 20 is a strong hand, and the dealer’s 5 upcard gives a substantial chance of busting. Hitting or doubling risks losing a hand that should already win often.

Hit 12 against the dealer’s 9; standing is likely to lose, and doubling is not the basic-strategy play here.

A hard 20 is a strong hand; hitting risks busting, and doubling or splitting would weaken it. Stand against the dealer’s king.

Hard 19 is already a strong total; standing is much better than risking a bust by hitting or doubling against a dealer ten.

Soft 17 is too weak to stand against a dealer 7, and doubling is not advisable here. Hit to improve the hand without risking a bust on the next card.

Soft 20 is a strong hand; hitting risks weakening it, and standing is optimal against a dealer 7.

Hard 13 should stand against a dealer 4; the dealer has a meaningful chance to bust, while hitting risks busting your hand.

Hard 14 against a dealer ten is too weak to stand; hitting gives the best chance to improve despite the bust risk.

Soft 20 is a strong hand; standing is the basic-strategy play against a dealer 9, while hitting or doubling risks giving up its value.