How to Properly Double Down and Split Pairs for the Best Odds

[Mike_25]

I think doubling down and splitting pairs is a must for winning big at Blackjack. My experience shows, when the dealer's upcard is relatively weak and you can split pairs like '88' or 'AA', done correctly it can really boost your odds. Be wise when to double down, with a total of '11' against dealer's '6' or lower is a good move. And never split tens, it will just reduce your chances of a Blackjack.

 

[Dallax]

Some players may choose to double down on soft hands (a hand with an Ace valued as 11) when the dealer has a weak upcard. For example, you might double down with Ace-6 (soft 17) when the dealer shows a 4, 5, or 6. Advanced players who use card counting techniques may use the count to identify situations where doubling down is advantageous.

 

[Crazy_winner]

Hands totalling 10 or 11 are the best ones to double down with. This is due to the increased likelihood of drawing a 10-value card, such as a 10, Jack, Queen, or King, which would create a strong hand.

 

[Commycool]

Doubling down and splitting pairs are important strategies in blackjack that can help improve your odds of winning. When you double down, you are essentially doubling your bet in exchange for one more card. This is a good strategy to use when you have a strong hand and believe that one more card will give you a winning hand. Splitting pairs is another strategy that allows you to play two hands instead of one. This can be beneficial when you have two cards of equal value, such as two eights. By splitting these cards, you have the opportunity to create two winning hands.

 

[maddy123]

The most important thing to keep in mind when it comes to doubling down and splitting pairs is to always make the play that gives you the best expected value (EV). For example, if you have a pair of eights, the correct play is to split them, even though there is a risk of getting two hands with lower values. The reason for this is that the EV of splitting eights is higher than the EV of not splitting them. When it comes to doubling down, the same principle applies. You should always make the play that gives you the highest EV, regardless of how risky it may seem.

 

[maddy123]

When you double down, you are essentially doubling your initial bet in exchange for one additional card. This is a good strategy when you have a strong hand and the dealer has a weak hand. For example, if you have a 10 and the dealer has a 6, you should double down. When it comes to splitting pairs, the general rule of thumb is to split if you have a pair of 8s or higher. This is because the odds of winning with a pair of 8s or higher are better than the odds of winning with a single hand. Additionally, you should never split 5s or 10s.

 

[James108]

Doubling down is a good strategy when the player has a strong hand and believes they can beat the dealer. Splitting pairs is when the player splits two cards of the same value into two separate hands, and each hand is then played separately

 

[swift]

I feel use Double down on a hard 11. This is the most profitable double down hand in the game, giving you a good chance of getting a 10 and making a total of 21. Also Double down on a hard 10, unless the dealer has a 10 or Ace upcard

 

[Lazza]

If two cards are dealt that are the same value, for example, two 8s or two 5s, players can divide those cards into two hands, each with a corresponding wager. When the dealer has a weak upcard, this tactic is especially helpful.