Blackjack table

You have a total of 11 against a weak dealer 6, and doubling maximizes expected value under basic strategy.

Hard 17 against dealer's 5 is a stand according to basic strategy; hitting risks busting and doubling is too aggressive.

Hard 12 against a dealer 8 is a negative expectation hand; hitting gives the best chance to improve, while standing lets the dealer likely make a strong total. Doubling is not justified with only 12.

Soft 19 is a strong made hand against a dealer 10; basic strategy is to stand rather than risk doubling or hitting into a likely strong dealer total.

Hard 16 against a dealer 10 is a negative-EV hand; hitting gives the best chance to improve, while standing loses to a likely strong dealer total and doubling would risk extra chips on a weak hand.

With a total of 10 against dealer 8, doubling is the strongest basic strategy play: I have a good chance to draw a high card and the dealer is in a weak position.

Hard 20 is a very strong total against a dealer 5, and standing maximizes expected value. Splitting tens would weaken an excellent hand.

Hard 13 vs dealer Ace is a hitting hand according to basic strategy.

Hard 13 vs dealer 7 is a basic strategy stand; hitting risks busting, and the dealer's upcard suggests a decent chance of busting.

Soft 14 against a dealer 2 is a weak total; basic strategy is to hit and try to improve without much risk, especially since doubling is not favored with A-3 vs 2.

Hitting a soft 15 against a dealer 2 is basic strategy, as it's safe and improves the hand.

Soft 20 is a very strong hand; standing maximizes expected value against the dealer's weak 2 upcard.

Hard 18 against a dealer 8 is a strong hand; standing maximizes expected value according to basic strategy, while hitting risks busting and doubling risks losing extra chips.

Double 11 versus a dealer 6 is a strong basic strategy play with high expected value.

Hard 10 vs dealer 10 is a hit according to basic strategy; doubling is too risky since we only get one card and dealer has a strong upcard.

Stand on 20 against dealer 10, as hitting risks busting with no benefit.

Hard 16 against a dealer 10 is a clear hit per basic strategy; standing loses more in the long run.

Pair of 9s gives a strong 18 against dealer 7; basic strategy favors standing rather than splitting or doubling with this total.

Splitting 7s against a dealer 6 is the optimal basic strategy move, as it turns a weak 14 into two hands that can draw to stronger totals while the dealer is likely to bust.

With a hard 12 against a dealer 6, the basic strategy is to stand and let the dealer risk busting; hitting risks drawing to a bust too often.

Doubling with a total of 10 against a dealer's 6 is a basic strategy play, maximizing expected value.

Hard 15 against a dealer 3 is a stand in basic strategy, since the dealer has a high chance to bust and hitting risks busting immediately on 6 or higher.

Hard 9 against a dealer 8 is not a doubling hand under basic strategy; hitting gives the best expected value.

Hard 19 vs dealer 8 is a strong hand; standing is the correct basic strategy play.

Hard 18 vs dealer 9 is a stand according to basic strategy.