Blackjack table

Hard 11 against a dealer 3 is a standard double down in basic strategy for 6 decks with S17. It maximizes expected value.

Hard 12 against a dealer 8: basic strategy says hit, because the dealer's 8 is strong and standing on 12 loses more often.

A hard 18 against a dealer 8 is a standard stand. Hitting risks busting, and 18 is ahead of the dealer's likely 18 or lower.

Soft 20 against a dealer 6 is a stand in basic strategy for S17. Doubling (a rare composition play at some H17 tables) is not favorable here.

Basic strategy says to stand on hard 17 against any dealer upcard, including a 10. Hitting risks a bust with most cards.

Basic strategy says to hit soft 15 against a dealer 8. Doubling is only correct against a 4-6.

Hard 15 against a dealer 8 is a hit under basic strategy, since the dealer's strong upcard makes standing worse than risking a bust.

Hard 17 against a dealer 8: basic strategy is to stand, since hitting risks busting too often.

Basic strategy for hard 12 against a dealer 5 is to stand, since the dealer's bust chance is high. Hitting would risk busting when the dealer is likely to bust anyway.

Basic strategy for a hard 14 against a dealer Ace (S17, no surrender) is to hit. Standing loses more because the dealer's Ace is strong.

Hard 16 against a dealer Ace, with no surrender available, is a hit in basic strategy under S17. The dealer's strong upcard makes standing on 16 worse than drawing.

Basic strategy for a hard 14 against a dealer 10 with no surrender available is to hit, since standing on 14 against a strong upcard loses more often.

Basic strategy says to stand on a hard 17 against any dealer upcard. Hitting would bust too often against the dealer's 10.

Hard 11 against a dealer 8 is a standard double in basic strategy for 6 decks with the dealer standing on soft 17. It has higher expected value than hitting.

Basic strategy says to hit a hard 9 against a dealer 10. Doubling is only correct against dealer 3 through 6.

A hard 13 against a dealer 10 is a hit under basic strategy, because the dealer is strong and standing on 13 loses more often.

Hard 15 against a dealer 10 is a hit under basic strategy, and surrender isn't available. Standing on 15 loses more often than hitting, even with four small cards already in the hand.

A hard 20 against a dealer 10 is a clear stand. Only an ace avoids a bust, so hitting would lower my expected value.

Hard 9 against a dealer 4 is a standard double under basic strategy (6 decks, S17, doubling allowed on any first two cards).

Hard 16 against a dealer 9 is a hit in basic strategy, and surrender is not available. Standing loses more often because the dealer will usually make 17 or better.

Hard 18 against a dealer 2 is a clear stand under basic strategy. Hitting or doubling risks busting a strong total.

A hard 19 against a dealer Ace is a clear stand under basic strategy. Hitting or doubling would risk busting a strong total.

A hard 18 against a dealer 10 is a stand under basic strategy. Hitting or doubling would risk busting for very little gain.

A hard 18 against a dealer 6 is a clear stand under basic strategy. The dealer has a high bust chance, and hitting or doubling would risk breaking a strong total.

Basic strategy says to hit soft 13 against a dealer 9. Doubling is only correct against a 5 or 6.

Soft 20 against a dealer 9 is a strong made hand. Basic strategy is to stand.

Hard 12 against a dealer 10 is a hit under basic strategy. The dealer's strong upcard makes standing worse than taking the bust risk.

Basic strategy says to stand on a hard 19 against any dealer upcard, including an Ace. Hitting or doubling would risk busting a strong total.

A hard 19 against a dealer 10 is a clear stand under basic strategy, since any hit or double risks busting a strong total.