A6 vs 2 RA play?

[Sharky]

...Realize the only holecard the dealer may have that would make this worth it is a 7. Otherwise the dealer gets a new hand. The difference in count systems may rear it's ugly head by estimating a hi-lo index for this play. Not worth it unless you know the dealer's holecard is a 7.

really??? S17 as he stated, seems like a 6 in the hole would be better. :whip:

 

[NightOwl]

hi,

is there a hilo risk-averse index for doubling a6 vs 2? Or do we always hit? My game is 6d s17.

Thanks.

+7

 

[Blue Efficacy]

really??? S17 as he stated, seems like a 6 in the hole would be better. :whip:

Agreed!
And if you have a neutral count and the dealer DID have a 7 in the hole, you knew this to be true...
Wouldn't it be preferable to take the push?

But no, this isn't a BAD play, as 18 is a somewhat weak total, and a 9 is a somewhat strong card for the player. You know the dealer doesn't have 21 and they only have a 19 or 20 right off the bat 1/6 of the time. I agree with flash, it looks extremely foolhardy. It is a great "act of desperation."

My question is, how much worse of an idea would this be if the dealer hits soft 17? Seems like this would make a big difference. Anyone got the index?