Blackjack table

Hard 18 against a dealer 5 is a strong standing total; hitting or doubling risks busting a hand that already wins most of the time.

Hard 14 versus a dealer 2 is a basic-strategy stand; the dealer is likely to bust and doubling or hitting risks a worse total.

Hard 13 versus a dealer 8 is a hit under basic strategy; standing loses too often and doubling is not justified.

Hard 18 versus a dealer 2 is a clear stand; hitting or doubling risks busting a strong total against a weak upcard.

Hard 14 versus a dealer 6 is a basic-strategy stand: the dealer is likely to bust, so hitting risks busting a hand that already wins often enough.

Hard 15 versus a dealer ten is a hit under basic strategy; standing loses too often and doubling is too risky.

Hard 14 versus a dealer 4 is a stand in basic strategy: the dealer is weak and likely to bust, while hitting risks busting a made total.

Hard 17 against a dealer queen is a clear stand; hitting or doubling risks busting a made hand.

Hard 14 versus a dealer 5 is a stand in basic strategy; the dealer busts often enough that hitting or doubling is negative EV.

Hard 15 versus a dealer 7 is a hit under basic strategy; standing loses too often and doubling risks a full extra bet on a weak total.

Hard 12 against a dealer 2 is a basic-strategy hit; standing and doubling both lose more in the long run.

Hard 17 versus a dealer 2 is a clear stand; hitting risks busting a made hand.

Hard 18 versus a dealer 10 is a clear stand; hitting or doubling risks a strong made hand.

Hard 10 against a dealer 5 is a strong double in basic strategy, so I take the extra bet rather than just hit.

Hard 13 versus a dealer ten is a hit under basic strategy; standing loses too often and doubling is not justified.

Hard 10 versus dealer 6 is a standard double: the dealer is weak and one more card maximizes expected value.

Hard 19 versus a dealer 10 is a strong made hand; standing is the clear basic-strategy play, while hitting or doubling risks busting a winning total.

Hard 8 against a dealer 9 is too weak to stand or double; hitting is the basic-strategy play.

Hard 17 versus a dealer 9 is a stand; hitting risks busting a made hand.

Hard 10 versus a dealer ten is a hit in basic strategy; doubling is only favored against weaker upcards.

Hard 12 versus a dealer 10 is a hit under basic strategy; standing loses too often when the dealer makes a hand.

Hard 20 against a dealer 6 is a strong made hand; standing is clearly best, while hitting, doubling, or splitting tens would only risk a winning total.