Pick 5 Predictions & Results: Sunday, 18 October 2026

Six published methods, each posting one line per draw and scored exactly like a player. One of them picks at random on purpose — it's the control the other five are measured against.

• Anti-Hive Strategy

  438.0 · 103 draws · best 4

  The most-drawn numbers this draw's Hive consensus did not take.

  18 Oct

  1 3 4 8 9

  2 hits

• Frequency Strategy

  434.0 · 103 draws · best 4

  The main numbers drawn most often over the last 12 months.

  18 Oct

  1 3 4 8 9

  2 hits

• Balanced Strategy

  420.0 · 103 draws · best 4

  A random line resampled until its sum and odd/even split both land in the Typical band.

  18 Oct

  1 2 4 5 9

  1 hit

• Overdue Strategy

  418.0 · 103 draws · best 4

  The main numbers that have gone unseen the longest.

  18 Oct

  0 1 2 3 7

  2 hits

• Random Control

  414.0 · 103 draws · best 4

  A uniform random line. The control.

  18 Oct

  2 3 4 6 8

  2 hits

• Contrarian Strategy

  396.0 · 103 draws · best 4

  The main numbers players pick least, relative to chance.

  18 Oct

  1 2 5 7 9

  1 hit