Blackjack table

Hard 5 is a very weak total, especially against a dealer 7, so hitting gives the best chance to improve without risking extra chips.

Soft 16 vs dealer 7 is a hitting hand per basic strategy; we can improve without bust risk since the Ace can switch to 1.

Soft 18 against dealer 7 is a stand under basic strategy for a S17 game; the dealer is likely to make a 17 and standing preserves our made hand.

Doubling on 10 against dealer Ace is optimal basic strategy.

Hard 7 against dealer 6 is a hitting hand; basic strategy says take a card rather than stand or double.

Total 11 against dealer's 6. Hitting gives a good chance to improve to a strong hand, while standing on 11 would be losing in the long run.

Hard 11 against dealer 8 is a strong double-down opportunity; doubling maximizes expected value.

Hard 16 against dealer 9 is a weak hand; basic strategy dictates hitting to improve without risking extra chips on a double.

Hard 19 is a strong made hand against a dealer 4, and basic strategy says stand; hitting or doubling would only add risk.

With a hard 15 against a dealer 7, hitting minimizes expected loss as standing gives dealer too many chances to make a hand, and doubling is too risky with a high bust probability.

Hard 12 against a dealer 10 is a negative expectation hand; basic strategy is to hit rather than stand or double.

Hard 15 against a dealer 10 is a negative EV hand, and basic strategy says to hit rather than stand or double. Since surrender is unavailable, taking a card gives the best chance to improve.

Hard 19 vs dealer 7 is a strong hand; basic strategy says stand.

Hard 12 vs dealer 2 is a hit according to basic strategy; doubling is too risky.

Hard 20 is a very strong hand against a dealer 7; standing maximizes expected value, while splitting tens or doubling would reduce it.

I have a strong total of 20, and the dealer's queen upcard makes standing the best expected-value play; splitting or doubling would add unnecessary risk.

Hard 16 versus a dealer 10 is a losing hand; hitting offers the best chance to draw to a pat hand (though still unfavorable) while standing leaves us with only a 23% dealer bust probability. Doubling would risk extra chips on a weak total.

Hard 11 against dealer's 4 is a strong double down per basic strategy.

Hard 10 vs dealer 10 is a hit according to basic strategy; doubling is not favorable against a strong dealer upcard.

Hard 20 is a very strong hand; standing is the optimal play against any dealer upcard.

Hard 17 against dealer's 8 is a stand according to basic strategy; the dealer stands on all 17s, so I do not risk busting by drawing.

Splitting 4s against dealer 5 is optimal with DAS allowed, as it creates two hands that can be doubled if favorable cards are drawn.

Splitting 4s against a dealer 5 with double after split allowed is optimal basic strategy, and we have another pair to split again.

Hard 7 against dealer 5 is a clear hit; doubling would be too aggressive with only 7 total.

Stand on hard 17 against dealer 5, as basic strategy dictates standing on 17 or higher when dealer shows a weak card.

Hard 12 vs dealer 5 is a stand according to basic strategy; dealer has a high bust probability and hitting risks busting.

Double down on 9 vs dealer 5, as basic strategy recommends.