What pairs should you split in blackjack?

What pairs can you split in blackjack?

What Does Split Mean in Blackjack? Good Question! If you hold two cards that are the same number in your hand, like two eights or two sixes, you can split them apart and play each one like two separate hands instead of one.

Should you split 2 10s in blackjack?

In Face-up Blackjack, where all the cards dealt are exposed, including both dealer's cards, the correct strategy is to split 10s against the dealer's 13, 14, 15 or 16.

Do you split 10s against a 5?

When playing live blackjack against the dealer, most casual players split 10s when he has a weak upcard like a 5 or 6 (although I have seen many players during my career split 10s no matter what the dealer shows).

Do you split 7s against a 3?

In multi-deck games, always split 7s against a dealer's 2 through 7, otherwise hit. In double-deck games, split 7s against dealer's 2-8 if DAS or 2-7 if NDAS; otherwise hit.

How to Know when to Split Pairs in Blackjack

Do you split 9s vs 3?

The basic playing strategy for a pair of 9s is to: Split when the dealer's upcard is 2 through 6 or 8, 9. Stand when the dealer's upcard is 7, 10, or Ace.

Should you split 8s against 6?

It's important to note that Shackleford's math indicates there's still an expected loss - likely more than half of your original bet. Other experts advise against splitting 8s against anything but a 7, or unless the dealer shows a bust card of 3, 4, 5 or 6.

Do you split 8s against a 2?

A split pair of eights is expected to win against dealer upcards of 2 through 7 and to lose less against dealer upcards of 8 through ace. If a player hits on a pair of eights, he is expected to lose $52 for a $100 bet. If the player splits the eights, he is expected to lose only $43 for a $100 bet.

Do you split 10 against 4?

We will go into greater detail about the proper playing of each pair below but if you don't wish to learn the entire basic strategy, the simplest way to play is: Always split Aces and 8s. Never split 10s. Only split 4s if you are allowed to double on split hands.

Do you hit a 12 against a 3?

That may be true for most stiff hands (meaning, a hard 12 through 16) but it's not the case when you are holding a 12 against a 3. There are only four cards that could bust your 12 — a ten, jack, queen, or king. On the other hand, five cards will get you to 17–21 (a five, six, seven, eight, or nine).

Should you double every 11 on blackjack?

For most people, particularly those who are newer to blackjack, it's almost always a good idea to double down when you are showing an 11.

Should you hit on 16?

If you hit the 16, you will win 25.23 percent of the time, bust out 69.31 percent of the time and push 5.46 percent of the time for a net loss of 44.08 percent of the time. By standing on the “hard 16” you will win 29.01 percent of the time and lose 70.99 percent of the time for a loss of 41.98 percent of the time.

Do you split 7s vs 8?

As for single-deck blackjack, splitting 7s is recommended when the dealer's face-up card has a value of 2 through 8 only. However, the 7s should be split against the 8 only on condition the house rules allow for doubling down after pair splitting.

Why do you always split 8s?

No matter what you do with 8,8 against a dealer ten — stand, hit, split, double, or surrender — you'll lose money over the long run. However, splitting the 8s will result in the lowest long-term loss of all the options, which is why it's the basic strategy play.

Why is splitting 10s bad?

2 Tens can only be beaten by a dealer 21. If 10s are split, only 6 out of 13 cards will give a total greater than 18. 7 or 8 will give a pat hand that is still less than the average winning dealer hand. All other cards (2–6) will be even more vulnerable.

Should you split 4s in blackjack?

However, there's one very important rule that determines whether you should ever split a pair of 4s. It's the "double after split" rule. You see, if the rules allow you to double down on pairs that have been split, then it becomes advantageous to go ahead and split a pair of 4s if the dealer has a 5 or 6 showing.

Do you split 4s vs 6?

For example, suppose you are dealt a pair of 4s in a six-deck game with DAS and the dealer's upcard is a 6. The basic playing strategy (shown in the above chart) states to split. The reason is because splitting has a greater positive expectation of winning than either hitting or doubling down.

Do you split 2s against a 5?

For example, if you are dealt a pair of 2s against a dealer's 5 upcard, you should split them. Suppose on the first 2, you are dealt another 2 on the draw. You should resplit to form a third hand. If the casino allows resplits up to a total of four hands, then you should resplit again if you are dealt another 2.

Do you split 4s vs 7?

Without regard to the S17 and H17 rules, single-deck blackjack players are advised to split their 4s versus the dealer's 4, 5, and 6 and hit versus the rest of the possible exposed cards (2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, and ace) but only on condition they can double after they split.

Do you hit 2 against 12?

MATH OF HITTING 12 AGAINST DEALER'S 2

If you hit, you'll win 37.4% of the hands and lose 62.6%, on average (excludes ties). 29.6% for standing (64.8% – 35.2%) and 25.2% for hitting (62.6% – 37.4%). After 100 hands, in which you stand on 12 each time, you'd lose about $29, on average.

Do you split 3s vs 2?

For example, pairs of twos, threes, and sevens should be split when the dealer shows a relatively low card. If the dealer has an eight or better showing, just take a hit. Some resources recommend splitting twos and threes (but not sevens) when the dealer shows an eight.

Do you double 11 against 8?

Never double down when you're showing anything higher than an 11, as the chances of going bust are too high to risk. It's better to simply hit or stick on a lower total, and then hope that the dealer goes bust. Basically, if you're ever unsure whether to double down, stick to the safe option and keep your bet as it is.

Do you hit 12 against a 6?

13 stands against dealer 2 through 6, otherwise hit. 12 stands against dealer 4 through 6, otherwise hit. 11 always doubles.

Should you hit 12 against 6?

It's true that you should stand on 12 against any dealer's 4, 5, and 6 up card because of the dealer's high bust frequency (40%, 43%, and 42% respectively). But with a 2 or 3 up card showing, the dealer is not as weak as you think because the bust frequency is lower.

Do you split 6S against a 5?

RESPLITTING 6S

For example, if you are dealt a pair of 6s against a dealer's 5 upcard, you should split them. Suppose on the first 6, you are dealt another 6 on the draw. You should resplit to form a third hand.