Blackjack table

Hard 14 against a dealer 9 is a hit under basic strategy; standing loses too often against the dealer's likely made hand.

Hard 16 versus a dealer 9 should hit under basic strategy; standing has a lower expected value.

With a hard 11 against a dealer ace under S17 rules, basic strategy calls for hitting rather than doubling.

Hit 13 against the dealer's Ace; standing is too weak even though the dealer has no blackjack.

Hit hard 14 against the dealer's Ace; standing is unlikely to win, and the peek indicates no dealer blackjack.

Hard 15 versus a dealer 10 is a losing standing hand, so hitting gives the better expected outcome when surrender is unavailable.

Stand on hard 17 against a dealer 10; hitting has a high bust risk and is not favorable under basic strategy.

Hard 13 against a dealer 7 is a hit under basic strategy; standing leaves too much dealer advantage.

Stand on hard 20; it is overwhelmingly strong even against an ace.

Hard 15 versus a dealer 10 is a losing standing spot; with no surrender available, hit for the best expected value.

Stand on hard 20; it is overwhelmingly strong against a dealer 5.

Stand on hard 20 against an 8; it is a very strong total and hitting risks busting.

Stand on hard 20; it is overwhelmingly strong against a dealer 6.

With no surrender available, hard 16 against a dealer Ace should hit after the dealer peek has ruled out blackjack.

Stand on a hard 20; it is already an excellent total against a dealer 5.

A hard 12 should hit against the dealer's 9, where standing is typically worse.

Stand on 20 against a dealer 10; drawing or doubling only adds unnecessary bust risk.

Stand on hard 19 against a dealer 10; hitting is too likely to bust and doubling adds risk without sufficient edge.

Soft 17 against a dealer 7 is a hit under basic strategy; standing leaves too much dealer advantage, and doubling is not favored here.

Stand on soft 20 against a dealer 7; hitting risks turning a strong total into a worse hand.

Stand on hard 13 against dealer 4; the dealer's weak upcard has a higher chance of busting.

Hard 14 against a dealer 10 is a losing standing hand; hitting offers the better expected outcome.

Stand on soft 20 against a dealer 9; it is already a strong total and drawing risks weakening the hand.