Blackjack table

With 12 against a dealer 5, the dealer is likely to bust, so standing is the correct basic strategy play.

With a hard 12 against a dealer 10 upcard, hitting gives the best chance to improve while standing is too risky. Doubling is not advisable on such a weak total.

With a hard 12 against a dealer 5 upcard, standing is the basic strategy play because the dealer is likely to bust.

Hard 14 against a dealer Ace is not strong enough to stand, so hitting is the correct play to try to improve the hand.

Total of 20 is a very strong hand; hitting risks busting for little gain, so standing is optimal even against an ace upcard.

Hard 6 against a dealer King is a clear hitting situation; doubling would be far too risky and standing guarantees a loss against any made hand.

Hard 13 against a dealer 10 is a stiff hand, and basic strategy says to hit since the dealer's upcard is strong.

I have 16 against a dealer King, which is a strong upcard. Standing gives the dealer too much chance to win, so hitting gives me the best chance to improve or at least avoid a guaranteed loss.

With a total of 20, standing is optimal as hitting risks busting and the dealer must draw to 17+, giving us a high chance to win or push.

Standing on 14 against a dealer 2 is the basic strategy play, as the dealer is likely to bust or make a low total.

With a hard 11 against a dealer 9, doubling is the optimal basic strategy play to maximize expected value on this strong total.

Hard 17 is a made hand and hitting risks busting against a dealer 9. Basic strategy says to stand here rather than double or hit.

With a total of 10 against a dealer 4, hitting gives a good chance to improve to a strong hand without much risk of busting. Doubling is also viable, but hitting is safer to preserve bankroll in the long run.

Total 20 is a very strong hand against a dealer 4, so standing maximizes expected value.

Hard 18 beats a dealer 7 unless the dealer draws to 19 or higher, and hitting risks busting. Standing is the correct basic strategy play.

With a total of 13 against a dealer 7, hitting is the correct basic strategy to improve the hand, as standing on 13 is too weak against a strong upcard.

Hard 18 is a strong hand against a dealer 5, which is a likely bust card for the dealer. Standing maximizes expected value here.

Total 19 is strong against a dealer 8, so hitting risks busting for little gain. Standing is the correct basic strategy play.

Soft 15 vs dealer 2 is a basic strategy hit; doubling is not profitable against a weak but not ideal upcard.

Hard/soft 20 is a strong made hand; standing maximizes expected value against a dealer 2 upcard.

Hard 20 is a very strong hand against a dealer 5, so standing maximizes expected value and avoids unnecessary risk.

Hard 16 against a dealer 8 is a losing hand that needs improvement, and standing gives the dealer too much chance to make 18 or better. Hitting is the basic-strategy play.

Hard 17 vs dealer 8, standing is correct per basic strategy; hitting risks busting and dealer has decent chance to bust or make 17.

With a hard 12 against a dealer 6 upcard, standing is the correct basic strategy since the dealer is likely to bust.