How To Win The U.S. Mega Millions 5 - 70 According To Math

11/17/2020 How to Win the U.S.
Mega Millions 5/70 According To Math
LOTTERYCODEX
HOME WIN THE LOTTERY THE FORMULA CALCULATORS BLOG  
How to Win the U.S. Mega

Millions 5/70 According To
Math
By Edvin Hiltner / In Lottery / 8 Min Read
Last updated on October 18, 2020
To win the U.S. Mega Millions, players must choose five

numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball from 1 to 25. Mega
Millions was previously a 5/75 game, so various changes have
taken place since then. Perhaps, the most exciting change is
the increase in jackpot prize from $15 million to $40 million.
However, the government will not introduce changes to make the

game much easier to win. So, let’s talk about how the current
format of the U.S. Mega Millions affects your odds of winning the
jackpot prize from a mathematical perspective.
https://lotterycodex.com/us-mega-millions-570/ 1/16
11/17/2020 How to Win the U.S. Mega Millions 5/70 According To Math
LOTTERYCODEX
Table of Contents 
1. The Odds Of The US Mega Millions 5/70
2. Odd-Even Number Patterns in Mega Millions 5/70
3. Testing Probability Against the Actual U.S. Mega Millions 5/70 Results
4. Likely Results Of the U.S. Mega Millions for Odd/Even Number Patterns
in the Next 1000 Draws
5. The Lotterycodex Patterns – the Best and the Worst Combinations in

Mega Millions
6. How To Win The Mega Millions 5/70 Game

LOTTERYCODEX
The Odds Of The US Mega Millions

5/70
The current Mega Millions’ 5/70 game format can have a total of
12,103,014 playable combinations. Therefore, your odds of
matching five correct numbers is 1 in 12 million chances. But to
win the jackpot prize, you have to match the extra mega ball too by
choosing a number between 1 to 25. This requirement pushes the
odds to a monumental one on 302.5 million chances.
The odds can mean both good news and bad news.
First of all, the bad news:
With its current format of 5/70, winning the main jackpot prize is
harder than ever. The odds before was 1 to 259 million. But now,
it’s 1 to 302.6 million.
In plain English, you have to play 303 million times to win the
jackpot when you used to have 260 million attempts in the old
format. Of course, the odds from the old and the current are both
terrible. The current one is just the worst in the history of Mega
Millions.
Then, the good news:

LOTTERYCODEX
It is much easier now to win a five number match without the mega
ball. In the old format, the odds for the second-tier prize was 1 to
18 million. Now, with the 5/70, it’s 1 to 12.6 million.
So to win the second prize division, you only need to attempt 13

million times as opposed to 18 million. That’s a big improvement.
Right? Well, not quite. Although we recognize that there’s a
significant difference, the odds are still monumental.
The promise of a minimum $40 million jackpot sounds fair enough

with the current rules. But whether that is good news or bad news
is up to you, depending on your objective.
Either way, I recommend that you play the U.S. Mega Millions with
the right type of combinations. As always, Lotterycodex uses the
power of combinatorial math and probability theory to separate the
bad, the worst, the good, and the best type of combinations.
Please check out how Lotterycodex calculator works for more
information.
Let me introduce some of these number patterns for the new U.S.
Mega Millions 5/70 game below:
Odd-Even
LOTTERYCODEX
HOME
Number
WIN THE LOTTERY
Patterns
THE FORMULA
in
CALCULATORS
Mega
BLOG  
Millions 5/70
Possible
Pattern Probability
Combinations
5-odd-and-0-
324632 0.026822409690677
even
4-odd-and-1-
1832600 0.15141682889898
even
3-odd-and-2-
3894275 0.32176076141034
even
2-odd-and-3-
3894275 0.32176076141034
even
1-odd-and-4-
1832600 0.15141682889898
even
0-odd-and-5-
324632 0.026822409690677
even
12103014 1
Further, we can classify these odd-even patterns into three groups:
Best Middle Worst Group

Group Group
LOTTERYCODEX
3-odd-2- 4-odd-1- 5-even-0-odd (All even

even even numbers)
2-odd-3- 1-odd-4- 5-odd-0-even (All odd

even even numbers)
Clearly, the table above shows that the 3-odd-2-even and the 2-
odd-3-even number patterns put you in a better position to win.
As you can see, the “all-even-number” pattern appears three times

in every 100 draws. Whereas, the 3-odd-2-even appears
approximately 32 times. The difference in probability is so
apparent and self-explanatory.
Therefore, the statement that each number combination has equal

chances of getting drawn in the lottery is a mistake. The table
above can attest to that. See my post: Top 10 Lottery Strategy
Myths Debunked.
So, if you play the U.S. Mega Millions 5/70 game, you don’t want
to waste your money on poor combinations. (See my post Lottery
Wheel Versus Number Pattern)
Testing
LOTTERYCODEX
HOME
Probability
WIN THE LOTTERY
Against
THE FORMULA
the
CALCULATORS BLOG  
Actual U.S. Mega Millions 5/70

Results
At the time of writing, there were only 237 draws to analyze as of
February 2020. Even with that limited number of draws, we can
say it’s big enough to come up with a conclusive comparison
between the actual graph and theoretical graph.
The probability analysis we have done with other lotteries show

substantial evidence that theoretical calculation and actual results
both agree together. This fact holds with the Mega Millions and
other lottery games. That is the power of logical reasoning using
the probability theory. Math remains a powerful guide on how to
win the Mega Millions.
Below are the graphs we have prepared to show the agreement

between probability prediction and actual Mega Millions draws.
The data were from October 31, 2017, to February 4, 2020, which
composed of all the winning numbers from 237 draws:
Mega Millions 5/70 Odd-Even Analysis – Prediction

Versus Actual Results
LOTTERYCODEX
Mega Millions 5/70 Low-High Analysis – Prediction

Versus Actual Results
LOTTERYCODEX
Here’s a little task you can do:
Together, let’s watch the outcome of the U.S. Mega Millions for the
next 1000 draws. You tally the odd-even patterns from the actual
results. After you reach the 1000 draws, go back to this article and
compare the table with the tally of your own. I’ll bet you will believe
with your own eyes that math never fails.
Our probability analysis of the old U.S. Mega Millions 5/75 format
is solid proof that math works.
How to compute the expected frequency of each pattern in

LOTTERYCODEX
1000 draws?
The expected frequency is computed by multiplying the Probability

by 1000 draws.
Expected Frequency = Probability x 1000 draws
In the case of 3-odd-and-2-even patterns with the probability of

0.32176076141034, the expected frequency will be 322.
Expected Frequency (3-odd-and-2-even)

= 0.32176076141034 x 1000 = 321.76076141034
or 322
Following the same computation for the rest of the patterns, we will
arrive at the complete prediction table below:
Likely Results Of the U.S. Mega

Millions for Odd/Even Number
Patterns in the Next 1000 Draws
Expected
Pattern Probability frequency
in 1000 draws
5-odd-and-0- 0.026822409690677 27
LOTTERYCODEX
even
4-odd-and-1-
0.15141682889898 151
even
3-odd-and-2-
0.32176076141034 322
even
2-odd-and-3-
0.32176076141034 322
even
1-odd-and-4-
0.15141682889898 151
even
0-odd-and-5-
0.026822409690677 27
even
Can you see the difference?
The Lotterycodex Patterns – the

Best and the Worst Combinations in
Mega Millions
There’s more to Mega Millions than simply odd and even
combinations.
Looking deeply into the structure of a 5/70 lottery game, you will
LOTTERYCODEX
discover layers of intricate patterns that tell you which ones are
best and which ones are useless.
That is where mathematics is beneficial. My probability study

shows 56 patterns in the 5/70 Mega Millions.
Of 56 patterns in Mega Millions, four have a high probability of

occurring, and 28 have a very low likelihood, which you must
avoid.
Best Group Middle Group Worst Group
Patterns #1, #2, Patterns #29 to

Patterns #5 to #28
#3, #4 #56
24 patterns to 28 patterns to
4 patterns
avoid avoid
From the table, the best patterns in Mega Millions are patterns #1,
#2, #3, and #4.
If you pick numbers randomly, your combination might fall into one
of the worst types.
I can imagine that many players waste their money on

combinations such as the following:
LOTTERYCODEX
The combinations above are examples of combinations with an

inferior probability of occurring in a 5/70 lottery game like the Mega
Millions.
And there are millions of these types. The problem, you never
know if your combinations belong to this group.
As a 5/70 lotto player, your objective is to win. Indeed, to win the

game, you should not choose a combination that will not likely
occur in any draw.
Knowing the best types of combinations to play is very important.

And we use math to achieve this objective.
I want to discuss these advanced patterns with you. Please check

out my Free Guide: The Lottery and the Winning Formula
According to Math.
How
HOME
To
LOTTERYCODEX Win TheTHEMega
WIN THE LOTTERY FORMULA
Millions 5/70
CALCULATORS BLOG  
Game
Can you imagine how much money you are putting in to go down
the drain?
Just because the lottery is fun doesn’t mean it’s a legitimate

reason to waste money. So play the lottery for fun. But do it with a
strategy, and playing will be much more fun that way.
Here are my recommendations:
Focus on the best types (patterns #1, #2, #3, #4) and avoid the
worst patterns (there are 28 of these). If you’re not especially good
at math, Lotterycodex has a lottery calculator for you. It comes
with a special program that generates combinations for you and
separates the best, the fair, and the worst type of combinations.
It’s a one of a kind lotto number generator that will make your
game much more fun.
Math remains a powerful guide on how to win the lottery.
Along with a solid strategy, there are other things you should
consider when you play. One of them is to make sure you play the
lottery responsibly. Implement a lottery game plan to keep your
spending going beyond your means.
Moreover, anyone could be at risk of lottery addiction problem.

Like I said earlier, the lottery is just a fun game. Your gambling
losses are merely the price of a good time, in much the same way
LOTTERYCODEX
as cinema tickets are the cost of the entertainment.
US Mega Millions
READ MORE
H
How to Win the TattsLotto 6/45
According to Math
In Lottery / May 21, 2017 / 8 Min Read
H
How to Win the Irish Lottery 6/47
According to Math
H
How to Win the US Powerball 5/69
According to Math
https://lotterycodex.com/us-mega-millions-570/
How to Win the Eurojackpot 5/50 15/16
H
How to Win the Eurojackpot 5/50
According to Math
LOTTERYCODEX
H
How to Win the UK Lotto 6/59 According
to Math
H
How to Win the US Mega Millions 5/75
Lotterycodex.com – All rights reserved

How To Win The U.S. Mega Millions 5 - 70 According To Math

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Description:

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

How To Win The U.S. Mega Millions 5 - 70 According To Math

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

11/17/2020 How to Win the U.S.

Mega Millions 5/70 According To Math

How to Win the U.S. Mega

Last updated on October 18, 2020

To win the U.S. Mega Millions, players must choose five

However, the government will not introduce changes to make the

1. The Odds Of The US Mega Millions 5/70

2. Odd-Even Number Patterns in Mega Millions 5/70

5. The Lotterycodex Patterns – the Best and the Worst Combinations in

6. How To Win The Mega Millions 5/70 Game

The Odds Of The US Mega Millions

First of all, the bad news:

Then, the good news:

So to win the second prize division, you only need to attempt 13

The promise of a minimum $40 million jackpot sounds fair enough

Further, we can classify these odd-even patterns into three groups:

Best Middle Worst Group

3-odd-2- 4-odd-1- 5-even-0-odd (All even

2-odd-3- 1-odd-4- 5-odd-0-even (All odd

As you can see, the “all-even-number” pattern appears three times

Therefore, the statement that each number combination has equal

Actual U.S. Mega Millions 5/70

The probability analysis we have done with other lotteries show

Below are the graphs we have prepared to show the agreement

Mega Millions 5/70 Odd-Even Analysis – Prediction

Mega Millions 5/70 Low-High Analysis – Prediction

Here’s a little task you can do:

How to compute the expected frequency of each pattern in

The expected frequency is computed by multiplying the Probability

Expected Frequency = Probability x 1000 draws

In the case of 3-odd-and-2-even patterns with the probability of

Expected Frequency (3-odd-and-2-even)

Likely Results Of the U.S. Mega

Can you see the difference?

The Lotterycodex Patterns – the

That is where mathematics is beneficial. My probability study

Of 56 patterns in Mega Millions, four have a high probability of

Best Group Middle Group Worst Group

Patterns #1, #2, Patterns #29 to

I can imagine that many players waste their money on

The combinations above are examples of combinations with an

As a 5/70 lotto player, your objective is to win. Indeed, to win the

Knowing the best types of combinations to play is very important.

I want to discuss these advanced patterns with you. Please check

Just because the lottery is fun doesn’t mean it’s a legitimate

Here are my recommendations:

Math remains a powerful guide on how to win the lottery.

Moreover, anyone could be at risk of lottery addiction problem.

Lotterycodex.com – All rights reserved

You might also like