Blackjack table

Hard 12 versus dealer 7 is a hit under basic strategy, since standing loses too often against the dealer's strong upcard.

Stand on hard 19 against a dealer 7; drawing risks busting and 19 is a strong total.

Stand on hard 15 against dealer 4; the dealer's weak upcard makes waiting for a bust preferable to taking a high bust risk.

Hit 13 against a dealer 10; standing has a worse expected value, and doubling is not favorable.

Hard 15 stands against a dealer 2 under basic strategy, since the dealer has a meaningful bust chance.

Soft 14 against a dealer 9 is too weak to stand on, and hitting offers the best chance to improve without immediate bust risk.

Hard 14 against a dealer 9 is too weak to stand; hitting has the better expected value.

Stand on hard 19 against a dealer 9; hitting has a high bust risk and little upside.

Double 7 versus dealer 6: the dealer is vulnerable to busting, and maximizing the one-card draw has favorable value.

Hard 14 should hit against a dealer 8, since standing is expected to lose too often against the dealer's likely made hand.

Stand on hard 15 against dealer 6, where the dealer's bust probability makes standing preferable to drawing.

Hard 13 against a dealer 8 is a hit under basic strategy; standing gives up too much against the dealer's strong upcard.

Stand on hard 20; it is a very strong total against any dealer upcard.

Stand on hard 19 against the dealer ace; hitting risks busting and doubling is not appropriate.

Soft 13 against a dealer 9 should be hit; doubling is not favorable here.

Stand on soft 19 against a dealer 9; hitting has little upside and risks weakening a strong total.

Double 10 against the dealer's 5, a favorable dealer bust card and strong doubling situation.

Stand on hard 20; it is overwhelmingly favorable against a dealer 7.

Soft 13 versus a dealer 10 is too weak to stand, and doubling is not favorable. Hit to improve the hand.

Soft 15 is substantially behind a dealer 10, and standing has too little winning potential. Hitting cannot bust this soft total on one card.

Stand on soft 19 against a dealer 10-value upcard; hitting is not favored.

A hard 20 is an excellent made hand and should stand against any dealer upcard.

Double soft 16 against dealer 6: the dealer is vulnerable to busting, and one additional card has favorable value.

Soft 13 against a dealer 4 should be hit; doubling is reserved for stronger soft hands or more favorable dealer upcards.

Stand on soft 20; it is already a strong total, especially against a dealer 4.

Stand on hard 17 against the dealer's 4; hitting has a high bust risk and basic strategy stands.

Stand on hard 20; it is a very strong total and drawing risks busting.

Stand on 20; it is a very strong total and drawing risks busting.