Blackjack table

Basic strategy for hard 8 against a dealer 2 is to hit; doubling only pays on 8 against a 5 or 6, and standing on 8 is never right.

Hard 18 against a dealer 2 is a standard stand. Hitting risks busting for little gain.

Basic strategy for a pair of 4s against a dealer 8 is to hit; splitting is only right against 5-6 with double after split, and doubling a hard 8 against an 8 is unfavorable.

A hard 18 against a dealer 8 is a clear stand under basic strategy. Hitting would risk busting on any card above 3.

A hard 5 against a dealer 10 is a clear hit under basic strategy. It can't bust, and doubling on such a low total would be a mistake.

Under basic strategy a hard 13 against a dealer 10 is a hit, since standing on 13 loses more often against a strong upcard.

Hard 16 against a dealer 10 with no surrender available: basic strategy says hit, since standing loses slightly more often than drawing.

Hard 20 against a dealer 10 is a clear stand under basic strategy, since any hit has a high chance of busting.

Basic strategy for hard 14 against a dealer 9 is to hit, since standing loses more often against a strong upcard. Surrender is not available here.

Basic strategy says to stand on hard 17 against any dealer upcard, including a 9. Hitting would bust too often.

Basic strategy for hard 12 against a dealer 3 is to hit, since the dealer's 3 is not weak enough to justify standing.

A hard 20 against a dealer 3 is a clear stand under basic strategy. Any hit busts on most cards.

Soft 19 against a dealer 10 is a clear stand under basic strategy; hitting or doubling lowers expected value.

Basic strategy: a hard 13 against a dealer 10 is a hit, because standing on a stiff total loses more often against a strong upcard.

Hard 17 against a dealer 10 is a stand under basic strategy, since hitting busts too often to be worth it.

Basic strategy says to hit hard 16 against a dealer 7, because the dealer is likely to make 17 or better, so standing loses more often than hitting.

Hard 15 against a dealer Ace on an S17 game with no surrender: basic strategy is to hit. The dealer has already peeked and does not have blackjack.

Hard 8 against a dealer Ace is a hit under basic strategy. Doubling is not favorable here, and standing on 8 is very weak.

Hard 15 against a dealer Ace on S17 with no surrender available: basic strategy is to hit, since standing on 15 loses too often against a strong upcard.

Hard 10 against a dealer 4 is a standard double under basic strategy, since the dealer's weak upcard and our strong drawing total favor doubling the bet.

Basic strategy for soft 14 (A-3) against a dealer 4 with S17 and 6 decks is to hit. Doubling only pays off against a 5 or 6.

Hard 14 against a dealer 4 is a basic-strategy stand. The dealer has a high bust chance, so hitting into a likely bust isn't worth it.

Basic strategy for a hard 15 against a dealer 9 with no surrender is to hit. Standing loses more often against a strong upcard.