Okay, let's take a quick looksie at something in an effort to substantiate my point. Point of reference is the past (2) sets of winning PB numbers, Ronnie, and what they have in common.
10/6/2012 15-26-34-36-59-35
10/3/2012 17-23-36-55-59-10
Now, had a player chose to do Quick-Picks here for 10/6, and it eliminated any numbers from 10/3's winning combination, they clearly lose and don't match any numbers at all. On the other hand, if it kicks out a couple of lines which contain any repeated numbers like it usually does, and those numbers were in the last draw, then the current winning draw is a DIRECT PRODUCT of the LAST DRAW.
Any (1) number repeated in the next draw, Ronnie, makes it the same combo as the last ...except with the rest of the numbers to complete it. As you know, it's all about permutations with any of these games. With so many permutations in a game like this, how is possible to strategically permutate the right numbers when we don't know if or when any (1) number will repeat? If any number does repeat, how can we know wich other numbers to put with it in order to complete the set for a win?
If NONE of them repeat, and you HAVE any of them in your set of numbers, then you also clearly know you haven't won the big one as well. See how all this can work both ways...for you, or, against you? We can never know what the outcome will be due to so many possibilities and pre-tests...in that order. This scenario applies to both self and quick-pick players. From where I'm standing, I can see how any combination of numbers will win no matter how outlandish it may seem or look.
I'm pretty good at cornering the winning numbers in a 0-9 game. But, with fifty times the amount of numbers to work through and then eliminate some, it becomes a cost, liability, and ROI (Return On Investment) issue with me. Therefore, I limit how often I play and how much give away. Gotta remember, Ronnie, this isn't a game where we can effectively begin with all combos and narrow down to a reasonable set, dollar-wise, to play after the last draw.Personally, I've always done much better with QP's in both MM's and PB.
L.L.