Reality
Running the same game as Dog Hand but with a 1 to 4 spread gives the following for 5 rounds: Bet $36 at TC 0 and below, $48 at +1, $100 at +2, $137 at +3, and $144 at +4 and above. This returns a Score of 67.2, a WinRate of $67.78 per hour, and a 13.7% RoR. I don't doubt LVBear's expertise but this is still a decent game. I think Schlesinger once said the minimum acceptable Score is about 50. That would make this game very playable.
For 6 rounds bet $46 at 0 and below, $48 at +1, $105 at +2, $137 at +3, $181 at +4, and $184 at +5 and above... Score is 112.41, WinRate is $113.12, and RoR is 13.6%... an excellent game!
We can look at books and come up with all kinds of positive scenarios. In the real world, it just doesn't work that easily. For instance, you won't be betting $137 at +3...$140, maybe. You're getting theoretical information at best. The same token, with jumps in bets like you show above in a joint that only allows 5 rounds, how long are you planning on being on the table, anyway? Single deck canNOT be played very long without ramifications.
That being the case...you have to play a different way...should you plan on FAST approach (which is recommended) to the game and if you're not going to play it long, you play it "hard". Why NOT go at it in a way that will make your time at the table worthwhile? By that I mean a strong betspread that is disguised but in the end way better than 1-8. Play strong and correct, without cover. If you're supposed to split tens, then split them!
Since you know you won't be playing this game long that's why penetration is so important. You pick a "good" game from the beginning or keep looking until you find one. Bear isn't given his advice because he "thinks" it's the best way to play single deck. He knows exactly what he's talking about. Personally, I'll follow Bear's advice on single deck before I will anyone else's...including the advice given in BJ Attack.
Trust me, in the real world your game above is NOT a great game. If you're a nickel player, you can play this game for a little while longer without concerning yourself with anything; however, you start pushing out blacks and things will change quick. You best be ready for it when it does. Truth is, forget this game...if you HAVE to play it, play 2 spots.
Regards,
PM