Lotto 6/49
Wednesday, 6 May 2026
Draw Analysis
The 6 winning numbers sum to 178, within the historical 70% range of 138–205 for Lotto 6/49 (mean: 164). The draw produced a 4 odd / 2 even pattern and a 2 low (1–25) / 4 high (26–49) split. 2, 9, 35, 42, 43, 47 were among the hottest numbers — appearing 8 or more times in the last 50 draws. Of the winning numbers, 9 has appeared 76 times across 367 historical draws (20.7%), while 2 has appeared 32 times.
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How did this draw score?
Scoring this draw's numbers against the same strategies available in our analyser
Sum: 178 (✓ within 70% range)
Pattern: 4 odd / 2 even · 2 low / 4 high
Total score: 152/225 — Good
Number frequency analysis
| Number | All-time draws | Last 50 draws | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 32 (8.7%) | 10 | hot |
| 9 | 76 (20.7%) | 10 | hot |
| 35 | 54 (14.7%) | 10 | hot |
| 42 | 43 (11.7%) | 10 | hot |
| 43 | 54 (14.7%) | 10 | hot |
| 47 | 48 (13.1%) | 21 | hot |
Based on 367 historical Lotto 6/49 draws. Hot = 8+ appearances in last 50 draws; cold = 2 or fewer.
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