Blackjack table

Basic strategy says to hit a hard 14 against a dealer 7, because the dealer's strong upcard makes standing on 14 worse than taking the bust risk.

Hard 16 against a dealer 7 is a hit under basic strategy, since the dealer will often make 17 or more. Standing on 16 loses more often than hitting does.

Basic strategy says hit a hard 8 against a dealer 9. Doubling isn't favorable and standing on 8 can't win unless the dealer busts.

Hard 16 against a dealer 9 is a hit under basic strategy, since standing loses more often given the dealer's strong upcard. Surrender is not available.

A hard 20 against a dealer 9 is a strong favorite, so standing is correct. Splitting tens is worse in expectation.

Basic strategy says to always stand on hard 17. Against a dealer 7, standing at least pushes when the dealer makes 17, and hitting risks a bust.

Basic strategy for a hard 10 against a dealer 10 is to hit, not double, since the dealer's strong upcard makes doubling unprofitable. Standing on 10 is never correct.

Basic strategy says to hit a hard 15 against a dealer 10, since standing on 15 loses more often than hitting. There's no surrender option here.

Hard 18 against a dealer 10 is a standard stand. Hitting risks busting on most cards, and 18 beats the dealer's 17 outcomes and ties 18s.

Basic strategy for soft 18 against a dealer 8 is to stand, since 18 already beats or ties the dealer's likely 18. Hitting or doubling is worse in expectation.

Hard 11 against a dealer 5 is a textbook double in basic strategy. The dealer's bust chance is high and 11 has strong drawing equity.

Basic strategy for hard 12 against a dealer 4 (S17, 6 decks) is to stand. The dealer busts often from a 4, and hitting risks busting on any 10-value card.

Hard 19 against a dealer 7 is a clear stand under basic strategy, since the dealer often ends on 17 and any hit risks busting.

Basic strategy is to always split 8s, and with no surrender available, splitting against a dealer 10 loses less than hitting or standing on 16. The dealer peeks for blackjack, so the extra bet is not exposed to a dealer natural.

Hard 18 against a dealer 10 is a stand under basic strategy. Hitting or doubling risks busting a hand that already beats many dealer outcomes.

Hard 12 against a dealer 10 is a hit under basic strategy, because standing loses too often to the dealer's strong upcard.

Hard 17 against a dealer 10: basic strategy is always to stand, since hitting busts too often.

Basic strategy says hit hard 15 against a dealer 8, since standing loses more often against a strong upcard. Surrender is not available.

Basic strategy is to always stand on a hard 17. Against a dealer 8, hitting risks busting far more often than it improves the hand.

Hard 13 against a dealer 10 is a hit under basic strategy, since the dealer's strong upcard makes standing worse.

Hard 14 against a dealer 10: basic strategy is to hit, since standing loses more often than hitting.

Basic strategy for soft 17 (A,6) against a dealer 6 is to double, since the dealer is at their weakest and doubling is allowed on any first two cards.

Hard 19 against a dealer Ace is a clear stand under basic strategy; hitting or doubling would only risk busting a strong total.

Hard 17 against a dealer 3 is a standard stand under basic strategy. Hitting risks busting with little upside.

A hard 8 against a dealer 10 is a hit under basic strategy. Doubling is not favorable and standing is far worse.

Hard 18 against a dealer 10 is a stand under basic strategy, since hitting risks busting with little upside.