Figuring the dealer for 10

[johnnymcc1966]

Have you heard of the people that say that you should always figure the dealer for 10? Is presuming that the dealer has a hole card of 10 a good strategy as most players always want to believe? I am really divided on this one.

 

[Triple B]

There are more cards equalling 10 than any other number. Therefore the chances of a card equal to ten are much higher and therefore have to be taken into consideration. It makes more sense over time to allow the dealer to pull out one of these cards. Assume they have a ten already and try to influence them to go bust. If you have a weak hand assume they have a better hand and/or are closer to busting out.