Optimal Lottery Mix of 3 Even and 2 Odd Balls is Best (Lottery Trivia Answer 2010-05)

Last Week's Trivia Question #2010-05 was: 

In Mega Millions and Powerball, particular patterns of numbers tend to occur more frequently during certain periods of time.

• So, after a review the past 3 month results, is it possible to identify particular mix of odd and even numbers that outpaced the expected probabilities?

To this, the Correct Answer is: Absolutely YES! Here's why:

• In Mega Millions, there are an equal amount of 28 odd and even white balls. But, in the last 3 months, 3-even and 2-odd number combinations have been drawn 11 out of 26 times, although only 8 would be expected.
• Similarily in Powerball, the odd balls have a slight 30 to 29 even ball advantage.  But, in the last 3 months, the 3-even and 2-odd number combinations have been drawn 12 out of 26 times, although only 8 would be expected.
• From this, we can conclude that presently, the 3-even and 2-odd white ball combinations have a clear advantage.
• And, from this, we find that, presently, there is a short term bias toward the even numbers!

JL.........