What is the best strategy when you have a “hard 14” vs. a dealer’s 10?

[Jonah]

When you have a "hard 14" (meaning no aces are present in your hand, and the total is 14) against a dealer's 10, the best strategy in most cases is to hit. Here's why:
The dealer's 10 is a strong card, as they have a good chance of having a 20 (if their face-down card is a 10, making it 20) or even a 19, which puts you at a disadvantage with a hard 14.
Statistically, you are more likely to improve your hand with a hit than to stand and risk the dealer having a strong total.
However, a hard 14 is a risky position because hitting could result in busting (going over 21). But since the dealer is likely to have a strong hand, hitting gives you a better chance to improve your total and potentially beat the dealer's hand.
Some blackjack charts suggest that with a hard 14 against a dealer's 10, you should always hit unless you're playing in a very specific, different rule set or under specific conditions.

 

[CR7]

It's important to weigh the risks and rewards when deciding how to play a hard 14 against a dealer's 10 in blackjack. While hitting may seem counterintuitive given the possibility of busting, the statistical advantage lies in trying to improve your hand against the dealer's strong upcard.

As mentioned, the dealer's 10 is a powerful card that often leads to strong totals. By hitting on your hard 14, you have the potential to improve your hand to a total that can compete with the dealer's likely total. Standing on a hard 14 gives you very little chance of winning the hand, as the dealer is likely to have a solid total.

Of course, hitting carries the risk of busting and going over 21. However, the likelihood of the dealer having a strong hand means that taking the risk to hit is often the best strategic move in this situation. It's essential to consider the overall probability of improving your hand versus the probability of busting when making this decision.

Ultimately, following basic blackjack strategy and hitting on a hard 14 against a dealer's 10 will give you the best chance of winning the hand in the long run.

 

[Mi Rey]

When you have a "hard 14" (a hand value of 14 with no ace) versus a dealer's 10 in blackjack, the best strategy is to hit and take another card. This is because with a hand value of 14, you are still in a relatively weak position and are at risk of busting if you stand. By hitting, you give yourself the opportunity to improve your hand and get closer to 21, or at least improve your chances of winning by getting a stronger hand.