USA Powerball Lotto Comprehensive Statistical Analysis Report

Executive Summary

This report provides an in-depth statistical analysis of the USA Powerball Lotto, focusing on the latest draw, historical trends, and structural patterns. The analysis spans multiple temporal baselines (1 month, 1 year, 3 years, and 5 years) to identify deviations, persistent outliers, and probabilistic trends. The goal is to offer a data-driven perspective on the game's randomness and statistical behavior without making predictions or providing gambling advice.

Key Observations:

• Current Draw: The latest draw (2026-01-14) shows a sum of 163, which falls within the 161-200 range, aligning with the 1-month and 5-year averages.
• Hot Numbers: Numbers like 5, 18, and 24 have shown higher frequency in recent draws.
• Cold Numbers: Numbers like 68, 67, and 65 have been notably absent in the last month.
• Bonus Ball: The bonus ball 2 appears less frequently compared to other numbers in the 1-month baseline.

Current Draw Micro-Analysis

Draw Details:

• Date: 2026-01-14
• Numbers: [6, 24, 39, 43, 51]
• Bonus Ball: 2

Sum Analysis:

• Sum: 163
• Range: 161-200 (38.5% of draws fall in this range over the last month)

Parity (Odd/Even):

• Odd Numbers: 3 (6, 39, 51)
• Even Numbers: 2 (24, 43)
• Parity Distribution: 3 Odd / 2 Even (46.2% of draws have this distribution over the last month)

Sectional Distribution:

• Sections:
  • G1 (1-14): 1 number (6)
  • G2 (15-28): 1 number (24)
  • G3 (29-42): 1 number (39)
  • G4 (43-56): 2 numbers (43, 51)
  • G5 (57-69): 0 numbers
• Sectional Pattern: [1, 1, 1, 2, 0] (15.4% of draws follow this pattern over the last month)

Historical Macro-Comparison (The "Deep Dive")

Hot and Cold Numbers Across Baselines

Persistent Outliers:

• Hot: Number 5 has been consistently hot across all baselines, especially in the last month.
• Cold: Number 68 has been notably absent in the last month but shows moderate frequency in longer baselines.

Structural Trend Observations

Sum Range Stability:

• 1-Month Average Sum: 170.4
• 5-Year Average Sum: 177.0
• Trend: The average sum has slightly decreased in the last month compared to the 5-year average, but remains within the expected range.

Parity Patterns:

• Theoretical Probability: For 5/69 + 1/26, the expected parity distribution is approximately 3 Odd / 2 Even.
• Observed Parity:
  • 1-Month: 46.2% of draws have 3 Odd / 2 Even.
  • 5-Year: 32.4% of draws have 3 Odd / 2 Even.
• Analysis: The current parity distribution aligns closely with the theoretical probability, especially in the last month.

Bonus/Lucky Ball Evolution

Frequency Analysis:

• 1-Month: Bonus balls 14 and 23 appear most frequently (15.38% each).
• 5-Year: Bonus ball 4 appears most frequently (5.36%).

Last Digits:

• 1-Month: Last digits 4, 1, and 3 appear most frequently for bonus balls.
• 5-Year: Last digits 4, 1, and 5 appear most frequently for bonus balls.

Probabilistic Conclusion

The USA Powerball Lotto continues to exhibit a high degree of randomness, with no significant deviations from expected statistical patterns. The current draw aligns well with historical trends in terms of sum range, parity distribution, and sectional patterns. Persistent outliers like number 5 and the absence of numbers like 68 in recent draws are notable but within the bounds of probabilistic expectation. The bonus ball behavior remains consistent with longer-term trends, indicating no unusual volatility in this aspect of the game.

This analysis underscores the importance of understanding statistical trends while acknowledging the inherent randomness of lottery draws. Future analyses will continue to monitor these patterns for any significant deviations.