Blackjack table

Splitting 6s against a dealer 6 is the basic strategy play, creating two hands against a weak upcard.

Hard 8 versus a dealer 6 is a favorable doubling spot in basic strategy, especially with DAS available and the dealer standing on soft 17.

Hard 8 is a strong double against dealer 6 because the dealer is likely to bust or make a low total. Doubling maximizes expected value on this split hand.

Hard 20 is a very strong hand against a dealer 4, so the optimal play is to stand and let the dealer risk busting.

With a hard 11 against a dealer 10, doubling is the optimal basic strategy play to maximize expected value.

Dealer shows Ace, likely has blackjack or a strong hand. Our 18 is a solid total; hitting risks busting and doubling is too risky, so standing is the optimal play.

Pair of 3s is weak against a dealer 10; splitting or doubling gives up too much equity, so the basic strategy play is to hit and try to improve the hand.

Hard 8 against a dealer 10 is a losing hand; hitting gives a chance to improve to a competitive total, while standing on 8 is almost certainly losing.

Hard 18 is a strong made hand against a dealer 10, and hitting risks busting with any card above 3. Standing gives the dealer a chance to bust or make less than 18.

Standing on 19 is correct against an Ace; hitting risks busting with any card above 2, and doubling would unnecessarily risk extra chips on a strong total.

With a hard 15 against a dealer 2, basic strategy says to stand since the dealer is likely to bust or make a low total.

Hard 14 against a dealer 10 is a losing hand, so hitting gives the best chance to improve rather than standing.

Total 19 is a strong hand against a dealer 10; basic strategy says stand to avoid busting and rely on dealer busting or making less than 19.

With 12 vs dealer 10, hitting is the correct basic strategy to try to improve the hand; doubling is too risky on a weak total.

Hard 14 against a dealer 10 is a losing hand; hitting gives a better chance to improve to 17 or better than standing.

Holding 18 against a dealer 7 is a strong made hand, and basic strategy says to stand with 9,9 versus 7. Hitting or doubling risks busting or wasting a good total.

Hard 14 against a dealer 9 is a losing hand that needs improvement, so hitting gives the best chance to avoid standing on a weak total.

Hard 17 is a made hand against a dealer 9; hitting risks busting too often, so standing is the correct basic strategy play.

Hard 9 vs dealer 10 is a clear hit; doubling is not profitable against a strong upcard.

Hard 17 against a dealer 10 is a standing hand per basic strategy; hitting risks busting with little upside.

Hard 15 is too weak against a dealer 9 upcard, so hitting gives the best chance to improve to a winning total. Standing would leave the dealer favored to beat 15.

Basic strategy: double on hard 9 vs dealer upcard 3-6, and this is a favorable spot to maximize expected value.

With a hard 12 against a dealer 9, hitting gives the best chance to improve; standing is too weak and doubling is not advisable on a stiff total.

With a hard 14 against a dealer 10, hitting is the correct basic strategy to improve the hand, as standing risks losing to a likely dealer 17 or better.

Soft 18 vs dealer 5 is a strong double opportunity because the dealer is likely to bust or make a low total, and our hand benefits from one more card without bust risk.

Hard 13 against a dealer 8 is a losing hand if standing, so hitting gives the best chance to improve to a winning total. Doubling is not appropriate for a hard 13.

Dealer upcard of 8 is strong and likely to make at least 18, so standing on 15 has poor expected value. Hitting gives a better chance to improve the hand despite the bust risk.

Hard 17 vs dealer 8, basic strategy says stand; hitting risks busting.