If you go back to November 12th, 2007 that was the last time the double 88's have hit (588 was the winning # on that day). Thats 193 draws since they have hit, and that is out longer than any other double.I have no clue when the 88's will hit but my 3 top straight choice "IF" they do hit will be 818, 858, 288.They will probaly go OVER 200 DRAWS without hitting BUT 193 draws is a very long time for a double to not hit.
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As for the 55's I REALLY THINK they WILL REPEAT."BACK PAIR 55" is out over 200 draws so in this case any number straight as x55 is a great choice (example. 955 STRAIGHT is an excellent choice),but 955 STRAIGHT REALLY IS PROBALY THE BEST CHOICE!.Thats because 559 has not hit in ANY order since my sister's birthday September 19th 2006,if im correct thats almost 2 years since 559 has hit boxed!And since the back pair 55 is overdue,the "955 Straight "becomes a "must play".Yes the double 55's will repeat and the back pair x55 will pop eventually.You can play all ten #'s with digits 0-9 straight And include the 55 as the pack pair and lock your chances for a straight(like I did when 70 was due as the back pair and 770 was drawn straight),but 556 straight with 55 as the front pair is also a good choice,and also 585 straight which has no hits since 2004,is the other great pick.However no other Number is probaly MORE OVERDUE THAN THE 955 straight.As for the double 88's they'll probaly hit AFTER the 55's repeat but all 10 straights with 55 as the back pair are
"STRAIGHT"
(955, 855, 755, 555, 655, 055, 455, 255, 155, 355,)
Since there only 10 #'s we can elimate two . "555" can be eliminated because two triples just hit and odds are another one wont anytime soon.And then 055 straight can be eliminated because 505 hit last night.That leaves 8 left and "955" is still my top{STRAIGHT} choice but any one of them may come.