Charting Pick 5 & Pick 6 numbers
When it comes to selecting numbers for the Mega-Millions, I apply a charting type method that is similar to that used in the stock market for checking volatile stocks. This method worked great when I use to trade stock options (seems like many years ago when I was much younger and perhaps more naive about the world). I would use this method to assist me in determining when to buy and sell or just walk away from various options based upon the past behavior of the stocks (stock options are rights to purchase {call} or sell {put} the stock without buying the stock, can be very lucrative if done right).
First, I establish a comprehensive count of the hits per number. I use a scale of 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 1 year, 2 years and ALL. Then with Excel's chart wizard, I plot the points using the standard up & down chart (one that looks like a heart monitor).
Next, to select the numbers, I apply the following methods;
1) I compare the 3 most recent chart with the ALL listing and look for up to 5 (or 6) numbers that are not “behaving” as the full history says the numbers should. My thought process makes the assumption that what has happened in the past establishes a trend for the future.
2) The next method is, on the 6 months, 9 months and 1 year chart; I plot a line between the first number (zero) and the last number. Then I hunt down ALL of the points that strike dead on the line. Not close, but dead on. The assumption here is that these 5 (or more) numbers are very likely due and should be strongly considered.
I guess in the stock market world, this is considered “trending”. My thought process is, it works there, why not apply it here with the appropriate modifications.
Anyway, just something I thought was worth offering up for folks to consider when hunting numbers.
Good Luck,
Sir Metro