A7 (soft 18) vs 2; double down or stand?

[gobbledygeek]

Most basic strategy says to stand on A7 (soft 18) vs 2, but I think I've read somewhere that you are supposed to double down in the following game; is this true?

- 6 decks
- dealer hits on soft 17

 

[nuvi]

Most basic strategy says to stand on A7 (soft 18) vs 2, but I think I've read somewhere that you are supposed to double down in the following game; is this true?

- 6 decks
- dealer hits on soft 17

I would suggest that you use the 'basic strategy engine' on this site to answer your questions about specific basic strategy plays.

http://www.blackjackinfo.com/bjbse.php

 

[standard toaster]

I would suggest that you use the 'basic strategy engine' on this site to answer your questions about specific basic strategy plays.

http://www.blackjackinfo.com/bjbse.php

And it says yes, yes you should

 

[RedChipper]

For a shoe game, there are 3 differences in basic strategy: A7v2, A8v6, and 11vA.

So for your question,
In a H17 game, double against a 2 for basic strategy. If you can't, stand.
In a S17 game, stand against a 2.

 

[ikarianman]

hit A7 with 2,double it 3,4,5,6 and hit it with rest numbers

 

[squeeks]

According to professinal BJ the index play for doubling A,7 v. 2 is any count above 0.

 

[Martin Gayle]

hit A7 with 2,double it 3,4,5,6 and hit it with rest numbers

Don't hit A7 vs 7 or 8.

 

[Mimosine]

Don't hit A7 vs 7 or 8.

exactly... A7 is the HARDEST hand to remember in BS.

Most hands have binary choices. A7 has 3, and they are split from dealer 2-A.

SDDDDSSHHH

 

[moo321]

hit A7 with 2,double it 3,4,5,6 and hit it with rest numbers

No. You stand vs. 2, 7, 8.