Soft 17 vs Dealer 2
Basic strategy says hit. Here's what the math looks like across common rule sets.
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Why Hit Is Correct
With the ace counting as 11, soft 17 can't bust on a single draw — you're effectively drawing for free to improve. Against dealer 2 (35.6% bust rate), standing on a soft total below 18 leaves too much EV on the table: most of your made-hand outcomes would still lose. Hit and reassess on the next card.
How the Play Changes Under Different Rules
The correct play is consistent across every common rule set for this hand.
| Rule Set | Best Play |
|---|---|
| 6-deck · H17 · no surrender | Hit |