Blackjack table

Hard 8 against a dealer 4 is too weak to double; hitting gives a chance to improve without risking an extra bet.

Stand on hard 12 against the dealer’s 4; the dealer has a strong chance to bust, and hitting risks busting on a 10-valued card.

A hard 12 should hit against the dealer’s king; standing is likely to lose, and doubling is not appropriate for this total.

Hard 13 is too weak to stand against the dealer’s king; hitting gives the best expected outcome.

A hard 19 is strong, and hitting risks busting without a worthwhile chance to improve against the dealer’s king.

Hard 18 against a dealer 9 is best played by standing; hitting risks busting, and doubling is not advantageous.

Hard 19 is a strong hand, especially against a dealer 5. Hitting or doubling risks worsening a likely winning position.

Soft 15 is too weak to stand against a dealer ace, and doubling is unfavorable here. Hit to improve the hand while the ace gives flexibility if the next card is high.

Soft 18 is a hit against an ace under basic strategy; the extra card can improve the hand without busting on a low draw.

This is a hard 18 against an ace. Basic strategy hits hard 18 against an ace, despite the risk of busting.

A hard 20 is an excellent hand; standing is optimal even against the dealer’s ace.

Stand on hard 15 against the dealer’s 6; the dealer has a strong chance to bust, so hitting risks losing a hand that is already favored.

Hard 12 against a dealer 4 should stand; the dealer is more likely to bust, while hitting risks busting my hand.

Hard 14 is behind the dealer’s queen; hit to try to improve rather than stand on a weak total.

Soft 13 is too weak to stand against a dealer 10, and doubling is unfavorable here. Hitting preserves the chance to improve without risking an unnecessary extra bet.

Hard 12 is too weak to stand against a dealer ten; hitting is the best available action despite the bust risk.

A hard 19 is strong against a dealer 10, and hitting risks busting without enough upside.

A hard 9 against a dealer ten should be hit; doubling is not favorable against this strong upcard.

A hard 16 against the dealer’s 10 is unfavorable to stand on, so hitting offers the better expected outcome.

With 19, hitting risks busting and standing is the best available play against the dealer’s 10.

Hard 8 against a dealer 2 is too weak to stand or double; hitting has the better expected value.

Soft 19 is strong against a dealer 2; standing has better expected value than hitting.

A hard 12 is too weak to stand against the dealer’s 9; hitting has better expected value than standing or doubling.

With a hard 20, standing is the strongest play even against a dealer 9.

A hard 19 is strong against a dealer 9; hitting risks busting, and doubling is not worthwhile. Standing maximizes expected value.

A hard 20 is a strong hand, and hitting or doubling risks worsening it. Stand against the dealer’s king.

Against a dealer 10, splitting 6s is not recommended; hit the hard 12 rather than stand or double.

Hard 14 against a dealer 6 is a stand; the dealer is more likely to bust, so hitting adds unnecessary risk.

A hard 5 against the dealer’s 7 is too weak to stand or double; hitting has the best expected value.

With a hard 11 against a dealer 7, hitting is the best legal action; doubling is unavailable because this hand has three cards.

A hard 15 against a dealer 7 is a hit by basic strategy; standing is more likely to lose against the dealer’s strong upcard.

Hard 17 against a dealer 7 is a stand; hitting risks busting without enough expected improvement.

A hard 20 is a very strong hand; splitting kings or drawing risks giving up its high expected value, even against a dealer 9.