Blackjack table

Hard 12 against a dealer 10 is a hit under basic strategy, since the dealer is likely to make a strong hand.

Basic strategy for hard 13 against a dealer 10 is to hit, since standing on a stiff hand against a strong upcard loses more often.

A hard 18 against a dealer 10 is a stand under basic strategy, because hitting would bust too often.

Under basic strategy, hard 14 against a dealer 8 is a hit. The dealer's strong upcard makes standing worse than taking a card.

Basic strategy says to hit soft 14 against a dealer 7; doubling soft 14 only pays against a 5 or 6.

Hard 15 against a dealer 10 is a hit under basic strategy when surrender isn't available. Standing loses more often than hitting.

A hard 20 against a dealer 10 is a clear stand. Any card other than an ace would bust the hand.

Basic strategy for soft 17 against a dealer 7 is to hit; doubling is only correct against a 3 through 6. Standing on 17 against a likely dealer 17 is weaker than drawing, since a soft hand cannot bust on one card.

Soft 18 against a dealer 7 is a stand in basic strategy. The dealer's most likely total is 17, which 18 beats.

A pair of fives plays as a hard 10, and basic strategy doubles hard 10 against a dealer 7. That is better than splitting or just hitting.

Basic strategy for soft 14 (A-3) against a dealer 4 with S17 and 6 decks is to hit. Doubling is only correct against a 5 or 6.

Hard 12 against a dealer 4 is a standard stand in basic strategy, because the dealer's bust chance is high.

Hard 19 against a dealer 2 is a clear stand under basic strategy, since any hit or double risks busting a strong total.

Hard 20 against a dealer 6 is a strong standing hand. Basic strategy never splits tens, since standing on 20 has a higher expected value than splitting.

Hard 20 against a dealer 9 is a strong standing hand. Basic strategy says never split tens, since keeping the 20 has much higher expected value.

Basic strategy says to hit hard 13 against a dealer Ace in S17 games with no surrender. Standing is worse because the dealer peeked and has no blackjack, so they are likely to make a strong hand.

Basic strategy says to stand on a hard 14 against a dealer 2. Hitting risks busting, and the dealer busts often enough from a weak upcard.

Basic strategy says to stand on hard 16 against a dealer 3. The dealer has a meaningful chance to bust, and hitting risks busting our own hand.

Hard 11 against a dealer 8 is a standard double under basic strategy (6 decks, dealer stands on soft 17).

Basic strategy says to hit a hard 15 against a dealer 7. Standing loses more often because the dealer is likely to make 17 or better.

Basic strategy is to hit a hard 16 against a dealer 7. Standing loses more often, because the dealer will usually make 17 or better.

A hard 19 against a dealer 7 is a clear stand under basic strategy. Hitting has a high chance of busting, and 19 already beats the dealer's most likely outcome of 17.

Basic strategy says to hit a hard 13 against a dealer 10, since standing on a stiff total against a strong upcard loses more often.

Basic strategy says to hit a pair of 3s against a dealer 10, since splitting only pays against 2-7. A total of 6 cannot bust, so hitting is clearly right.

Hard 14 against a dealer 10 is a hit under basic strategy since surrender isn't available. Standing loses more often than drawing.

Hard 20 against a dealer 6 is a strong stand. Splitting tens gives up a likely win, and with no count information basic strategy says to stand.