Adam,
I think you sell yourself short! Everyone has something to contribute no matter what because I did better with the system when I was just starting out! That's what I mean about bad habits ... over time I think we develop very narrow ways at looking at the numbers because we "expect" certain things to happen. As opposed to fresh new eyes and ideas that haven't formed any biases ...
Yes, I used 2 if 2 wheels when I played NY Take-5 because the min prize was a free-play with 2 right, and that particular game used to perform with a good amount of certainty. And those free plays delivered lots of winners for me so it was definitely worth it. NJ Cash 5 doesn't give anything for 2 #'s but the jackpot rolls over if there are no 1st prize winners, which is also nice but obviously a bit harder to hit!!!
I think we have something really good here in this thread, but we seem to be just skimming the surface. I'll start by saying that I typically look at Charts 4, 6, C & D. If what looks like a strong number is high in the ranks on all 4 charts, then its definitely a player for the next draw. Then I look at chart 3 for the best "cold" and possible further confirmation on the hots/warmer #'s from those previously mentioned charts. My problem is in trying to keep the pool to no more than 15 #'s. Ideally, I like to keep it at 12 but if that's not possible because too many #'s look good, then create 2 separate wheels with overlapping #'s. So lately that's what I'm focused on, what do you guys think?
Maria