How Do You Make Your Predictions For The Michigan Powerball Lottery?

OLIVER L. Author

Last Updated: April 15th, 2021

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Lotto number pickers can be characterised by two groups! There are the statistical-minded, and there are the lucky-number leaning.

The former sees players identify patterns from previous draws to help them with their decision. It's what otherwise is known as Hot Numbers and Cold Numbers - which are defined as follows:

Hot Numbers: A hot number is a status given to a ball that has rolled out several times over the last few draws. It crops up more than the average ball, and it's up to you if you think a hot ball will continue its searing streak.

Cold Numbers: A cold number is noticeable by its absence - it hasn't shown up to the party for a while, and when it does, it's usually a fleeting visit. Your call to make is whether cold numbers will have a change of heart - they can't avoid the spotlight forever, after all!

Now you have our definition, the Hot And Cold Numbers from the Michigan Lottery Powerball are as follows:

Hot Numbers: Over the last month, four numbers show up higher than average, with a drawing frequency of 30% - 17, 38, 44, and 61.

Cold Numbers: To give you a better idea of Cold Numbers and their frequency, we extend the timeframe from which we capture these statistics to three months. There are 11 numbers with a draw frequency of 0% - 10, 12, 13, 24, 29, 30, 36, 47, 54, 57, and 59.

Is There An Advantage To Following Hot Numbers Or Cold Numbers?

No - every draw is unique, and the chances of landing your numbers remain the same on each lotto.

Those who pick their numbers based on special dates, anniversaries, or football player shirts are just as likely to walk away with riches as those that follow the Hot Number and Cold Number pattern-based selections.

Let us know in the comments what techniques you use to choose your numbers!