Blackjack table

Hard 7 against a dealer 2 is a basic strategy hit; doubling is not favorable with such a low total.

Hard 17 versus a dealer 2: basic strategy says stand, since hitting busts far too often.

Hard 12 against a dealer 10 is a hit per basic strategy; standing or doubling both lose more expected value.

Hard 13 against a dealer ten is a hit by basic strategy; standing leaves too high a chance of losing to a dealer who makes a hand most of the time.

Hard 10 vs dealer Ace: basic strategy (6 decks, S17, dealer peeked so no blackjack) is to hit rather than double or split 5s.

Hard 14 versus a dealer Ace is a clear hit under basic strategy; standing loses far more often since the dealer busts rarely with an Ace up.

Hard 16 against a dealer 3 is a stand per basic strategy; the dealer busts often enough with a 3 upcard that standing beats hitting.

Hard 20 versus a dealer King is a strong standing hand; basic strategy never splits tens or hits 20.

Hard 20 against a dealer 5 is a strong hand; basic strategy says stand, never split tens.

Hard 18 versus a dealer 10 is a stand by basic strategy; hitting risks busting with most cards.

Hard 15 versus a dealer 7 is a hit under basic strategy since the dealer makes a hand too often to stand on a stiff total, and no surrender is available.

Hard 20 against a dealer 7 is a clear stand; hitting would almost certainly bust.

Hard 5 against a dealer 9: basic strategy says hit; doubling is far too weak and standing loses.

Hard 12 against a dealer 9 is a clear hit in basic strategy; standing leaves us far too likely to lose against a strong upcard.

Hard 16 versus dealer 7 is a basic strategy hit since standing loses more often; no surrender available.

Hard 19 against a dealer 3 is a clear stand per basic strategy; hitting or doubling would bust most of the time.

Hard 20 versus dealer 10: basic strategy says stand; never split tens.

Hard 16 against a dealer 5: basic strategy says stand, since the dealer is likely to bust with a weak upcard.

Hard 19 against a dealer 2 is a clear stand per basic strategy; hitting or doubling would risk busting a strong hand.

Soft 19 (A-8) versus a dealer 9 is a stand in basic strategy; doubling or hitting is only correct against a dealer 6.

Hard 14 versus dealer 10 is a hit by basic strategy; standing loses far more often, and no surrender is available.

Hard 19 against a dealer 10 is a clear stand per basic strategy; hitting would bust most of the time.

Hard 19 against a dealer 4 is a clear stand per basic strategy; hitting or doubling would risk busting a very strong hand.

Hard 13 against a dealer 9 is a hit per basic strategy, since the dealer is strong and standing on 13 loses too often.

Hard 19 against a dealer 3 is a clear stand per basic strategy; hitting or doubling would bust far too often.