Can you give an example of a pair that is good to split?

[Mike_25]

Pair of 8s or 7s are good candidates for splitting. Though the individual cards are moderate,when split and hit appropriately, you can often make two strong hands. For example, if you split two 8s and receive one 9 and one 10 as hit cards, you would then have 18 and 20 as your totals for a strong chance of winning both hands. Often paired lower to moderate cards perform well when split compared to high cards like aces which have a lower chance of improving significantly after splitting. Therefore, I recommend splitting pairs from 7 to 10 first, then consider splitting pairs from 4 to 6 depending on the dealer's upcard.

 

[CR7]

I completely agree! Splitting pairs of 8s or 7s is a smart move since it gives you the opportunity to make two strong hands out of moderate cards. As you mentioned, hitting a 9 or 10 after splitting two 8s can lead to a total of 18 and 20, which are both strong hands in Blackjack.

Additionally, splitting pairs of 7s is a good option since it can help you improve your hand. For example, if you split two 7s and receive two 10s as your next cards, you will have two hands of 17, which is a decent total in Blackjack.

It's important to note that while splitting pairs of 4s, 5s, or 6s can be a good move in certain situations, it's not always the right choice. The decision to split these pairs should be based on the dealer's upcard. If the dealer is showing a weak upcard, like a 5 or 6, then splitting a pair of 4s, 5s, or 6s may be a good option. However, if the dealer has a strong upcard, like a 9 or 10, it's better to hit or stand rather than splitting a weaker pair.

In summary, splitting pairs in Blackjack is a strategy that can help you improve your hand and increase your chances of winning. However, it's important to make the decision to split based on the dealer's upcard and the specific pair of cards you are holding.

 

[Dominic]

Thanks for this informative post...I'm new to this game so I don't have much contribution to make concerning this post. But I'm open to learning tho
How were you able to know that much about casino games?

 

[James108]

One example of a pair that is generally good to split is two 8s. Splitting two 8s gives the player a good chance of getting a 10 or face card, which would give them a hand of 18 or better. This is a stronger hand than the original hand of 16, which has a higher chance of busting.

 

[emmanuel1]

If you have two cards with the number 8 in blackjack, like two 8s is a good match to split them. This makes two separate hands, starting with an 8 each. having a total of 16 is tough but splitting gives you two tries to do better and beat the dealer.