Hard 17 in blackjack: the verdict vs every dealer card
Hard 17 has the simplest row on the chart: stand against 2–A — every upcard, no exceptions.
The row, at a glance
| You | Dealer’s upcard | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | A | |
| 17 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
Every cell links to the full page: exact EV of each action, win/push/lose odds, and the math behind the call.
Character of the hand
Best-play win chance runs from 16.7% against a A to 42.3% against a 6. The clearest call is Hard 17 vs 6 — the wrong pick costs about 52.1¢ per $1. Even the tightest call — vs A — still carries a 7.9¢ gap: no coin-flips in this row, the book holds everywhere.
All ten matchups
Hard 17 vs 2Standwin 35.4%Hard 17 vs 3Standwin 37.4%Hard 17 vs 4Standwin 39.4%Hard 17 vs 5Standwin 41.6%Hard 17 vs 6Standwin 42.3%Hard 17 vs 7Standwin 26.2%Hard 17 vs 8Standwin 24.5%Hard 17 vs 9Standwin 22.8%Hard 17 vs 10Standwin 23.0%Hard 17 vs AStandwin 16.7%
Quick answers
Do you ever double hard 17?
No. Its EV trails the best simple action against every upcard — this total is strictly stand. Full breakdown: Hard 17 vs 2.
Hit or stand on hard 17 against a dealer 2?
Basic strategy says Stand. Your chance of winning with the best play is about 35.4% (push 14.0%). Full breakdown: Hard 17 vs 2.