Blackjack table

A hard 18 is a strong standing hand, especially against the dealer's 5. Hitting or doubling risks turning a favorable position into a bust.

With a hard 14 against a dealer 2, standing is the better play; hitting risks busting.

Hard 13 against a dealer 8 is a hit under basic strategy; standing is more likely to lose.

Hard 18 is strong against a dealer 2; hitting or doubling risks busting for little potential gain.

With a hard 14 against a dealer 6, standing lets the dealer take the greater bust risk.

Hard 15 against a dealer 10 is a hit; standing is more likely to lose.

Standing on a hard 14 against a dealer 4 gives the dealer a chance to bust without risking a hit.

Standing on hard 17 against a dealer ten is better than hitting or doubling.

Hard 14 against a dealer 5 is a standard stand; the dealer has a relatively high chance of busting.

Hard 15 against a dealer 7 is more likely to lose by standing than by taking another card. Doubling would add risk without a favorable total.

With a hard 12 against a dealer 2, hitting has a better expected return than standing.

A hard 17 should stand against a dealer 2; hitting is more likely to bust than improve the outcome.

Standing on a hard 18 against a dealer 10 is the strongest play; hitting risks busting and doubling is worse.

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

Hard 13 against a dealer 10 is a hit under basic strategy; standing is too likely to lose, and doubling is unfavorable.

Hard 10 against a dealer 6 is a strong doubling opportunity.

Hard 19 is strong against a dealer ten; hitting or doubling risks busting for little upside.

With a hard 8 against a dealer 9, hitting has better expected value than standing or doubling.

Standing on hard 17 against a dealer 9 has higher expected value than hitting, which carries a high risk of busting.

With a hard 10 against the dealer's ten, hitting is better than doubling at a neutral count.

With a hard 12 against a dealer 10, hitting has a better expected return than standing.

A hard 20 is very strong against a dealer 6. Splitting tens would give up a highly favorable hand.