Blackjack table

Hard 16 against a dealer 6 is best played by standing, since the dealer has a high risk of busting.

Splitting 7s against a dealer 2 offers better expected value than playing a hard 14.

Hard 17 against a dealer 2 is best played by standing; hitting or doubling risks busting unnecessarily.

Soft 18 against a dealer 2 is a stand under basic strategy for a dealer that stands on soft 17.

Hard 20 is a strong hand; standing against a dealer 6 is much better than splitting or risking a hit.

A hard 20 is very strong against a dealer 8; standing preserves its high chance of winning.

A hard 13 should hit against a dealer ace; standing is less favorable, and doubling is too risky.

Hard 13 against a dealer 10 is a hit; standing is more likely to lose.

A hard 12 against a dealer 3 is generally better played by hitting than standing.

A hard 20 is strong against a dealer 3; hitting risks busting with little chance to improve.

A hard 20 is a strong total; standing against a dealer 6 is far better than risking a hit or splitting two ten-value cards.

A hard 20 is a very strong hand, and the dealer's 4 is a weak upcard. Standing preserves the high chance of winning.

With a hard 15 against a dealer 10 and no surrender available, hitting has better expected value than standing.

With a hard 15 against the dealer’s 2, standing avoids a high bust risk and lets the dealer play out a weak upcard.

With a hard 13 against a dealer 5, standing is the best basic-strategy play because the dealer has a high chance of busting.

With a hard 15 against the dealer’s ace, hitting has a better expected return than standing. Doubling is too risky here.

Hitting hard 16 against a dealer ace offers a better chance than standing.

With a hard 12 against a dealer 6, standing is the best basic-strategy play because the dealer has a high chance of busting.

A hard 6 against a dealer ace is too weak to stand, and doubling is unfavorable. Hitting preserves the option to draw again.

A hard 8 cannot bust on the next card, so hitting is better than standing against a dealer ace.

A hard 18 should stand against a dealer ace; hitting risks busting on most cards.

A hard 12 is best stood against a dealer 6, which has a high chance of busting.