Blackjack table

A hard 10 against a dealer 5 is a strong doubling opportunity.

Hard 6 against a dealer 9 should be hit; doubling and standing are both substantially worse.

A hard 12 against a dealer 9 is better played by hitting than standing.

A hard 20 is a strong hand against a dealer 8; hitting, doubling, or splitting tens would lower its expected value.

A hard 20 is a very strong hand; standing is best against a dealer 9.

Soft 20 is a strong hand; standing against a dealer 3 has higher expected value than hitting or doubling.

A hard 17 should stand against a dealer 6; hitting or doubling risks busting an already strong hand.

With a hard 8 against a dealer 8, hitting is better than splitting 4s or doubling.

Hard 18 is a strong hand against a dealer 8; hitting risks busting for little potential gain.

Hard 17 should stand against a dealer ten; hitting risks busting and doubling is worse.

Hard 5 against a dealer 9 is too weak to stand, and doubling is unfavorable. Hit to improve the hand.

With a hard 11 against a dealer 9, hitting is best; doubling is not available.

Hard 14 against a dealer 9 is a hit; standing is more likely to lose.

A hard 18 is strong against a dealer 6; hitting or doubling risks busting unnecessarily.

Hard 15 against a dealer 4 is a stand; the dealer has a substantial chance of busting.

Hard 11 against a dealer 2 is a strong doubling opportunity: one card often makes a competitive total, and the increased bet has positive expected value.

With a hard 16 against the dealer’s 3, standing is better than risking a bust by hitting.

With a hard 13 against a dealer 8, hitting is the best play.

Hard 18 against a dealer 8 is a strong standing hand; hitting has a high risk of busting.

With a hard 10 against a dealer ace, hitting is better than doubling.

A hard 20 is very strong; hitting risks busting for almost no upside, even against a dealer ace.

A hard 5 is too weak to stand or double against a dealer 3; hitting gives the best chance to improve.

A hard 12 against a dealer 3 is a hit under basic strategy.

Standing on hard 14 against a dealer 3 is the stronger play because the dealer has a meaningful chance to bust.

Hard 12 against a dealer 10 is a hit under basic strategy; standing loses too often, and doubling is too risky.

A hard 17 should stand against a dealer ten; hitting has a high risk of busting.

With a hard 9 against a dealer 4, doubling is the strongest play.

With a hard 13 against a dealer 7, hitting offers a better chance than standing; doubling is too risky.