With the PowerBall jackpot at R62 million and PowerBall Plus at R11 million, many players are hunting for any edge they can find.
PowerBall and PowerBall Plus predictions: What the numbers say
PowerBall predictions cannot change the odds – every draw is random – but recent results do show how the board has been behaving while the jackpot has been rolling over.
Here we unpack the November 2025 data and show how those trends translate into example boards for the next draw.
PowerBall main game – a long rollover and a hot upper board
From 4 to 28 November 2025, eight PowerBall draws took place. In all eight:
- Match 5 + PowerBall paid R0.00 – there were no jackpot winners.
- The pot climbed from R20 million (4 November) to R57 million (28 November), and now stands at R62 millionfor Tuesday, 2 December 2025.
On the main board (the five numbers from 1 to 50):
- Out of 40 drawn numbers,
- 14 fell in the 1–25 range,
- 26 fell in the 26–50 range.
So nearly two-thirds of recent PowerBall main numbers have been in the upper half of the board.
Frequency of individual numbers over these eight draws:
- Most active main number:
- 28 – drawn 5 times.
- Strong repeaters:
- 49 – 3 appearances.
- 17 and 50 – 2 appearances each.
The rest of the board has been widely shared: numbers such as 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 39, 40, 41, 42, 45, 46, 47, 48 each appeared once.
For the PowerBall bonus ball:
- 1 appeared twice (4 and 28 November).
- 6, 8, 10, 13, 16, 19 appeared once each.
This tells us three things about recent PowerBall behaviour:
- The jackpot has rolled for eight consecutive draws – a long streak with no 5+PB hits.
- The board has tilted toward higher numbers, with 28 especially active.
- The bonus ball has been fairly spread, with 1 the only repeat.
These patterns give context, but they do not mean any number is “due” in a statistical sense.
PowerBall Plus – slightly lower board, but repeat clusters
For PowerBall Plus, the same period (4–28 November 2025) also produced eight draws.
Jackpot behaviour:
- 4 November: 1 Match 5 + PowerBall winner (about R2.16 million).
- 14 November: 1 Match 5 + PowerBall winner (about R6.61 million).
- The remaining six draws had no jackpot winners, allowing the prize to roll up to R11 million for Tuesday, 2 December 2025.
On the Plus main board:
- Out of 40 drawn numbers,
- 22 were between 1 and 25,
- 18 were between 26 and 50.
So, unlike the main game, PowerBall Plus has leaned slightly towards the lower half of the board.
Frequency of main numbers:
- Hottest main number:
- 40 – drawn 3 times.
- Key repeaters (2 appearances each):
- 8, 12, 16, 17, 19, 21, 29, 32, 35, 42.
Other numbers – 1, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 39, 41, 47, 50 – appeared once.
The PowerBall Plus bonus ball has been more concentrated:
- 18 – 3 appearances (7, 11 and 18 November).
- 16 – 2 appearances (25 and 28 November).
- 1, 3, 19 – 1 appearance each.
So Plus has shown:
- A mild preference for lower main-board numbers,
- A standout cluster around 40, and
- A clearly dominant bonus ball, 18, over this period.
Cross-game patterns: numbers that keep coming back
When you combine the main boards from both games, certain numbers stand out:
- Most active combined number:
- 28 – drawn 6 times across PowerBall and PowerBall Plus.
- Highly active combined numbers (4 appearances each):
- 17, 40.
- Strong mid-tier repeaters (3 appearances each):
- 16, 29, 32, 42, 49, 50.
- Consistent support numbers (2 appearances each):
- 1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 35, 39, 41, 47.
For trend-based play, these are the balls that have shaped most recent winning combinations.
However, every draw is independent, and past results do not change the mathematical odds for the next game.
Responsible gambling at big jackpot levels
Large jackpots can tempt players to spend more than usual or chase losses after near-misses.
The numbers above are for analysis only and should never be treated as a promise of future outcomes.
To keep play safe:
- Set a strict budget per draw. Decide upfront how much you can afford to lose on PowerBall and PowerBall Plus and stick to it, even when the jackpot grows.
- Avoid chasing losses. Increasing your spend to “recover” previous tickets is a key warning sign of problem gambling.
- Watch for behaviour changes. Hiding tickets or bank statements, borrowing money to play, or feeling angry or guilty after a draw are red flags.
- Protect essentials. Rent, food, school fees and transport should never be at risk because of lottery spending.
- Talk to someone if you’re worried. If gambling is affecting your finances, relationships or mental health, contact a professional counselling service or a recognised gambling helpline for confidential support.
These PowerBall predictions are intended to explain trends and support informed, responsible play – not to drive higher stakes or unrealistic expectations.
Swisher Post PowerBall and PowerBall Plus predicted results for Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Based solely on the trends outlined above, Swisher Post has prepared boards for the upcoming draw. They are not “lucky numbers” and carry no guarantee; they simply reflect recent board behaviour.
PowerBall – trend-based board
Recent signals:
- 28 has been the standout main number (5 appearances).
- 49 has appeared 3 times.
- 17 and 50 have each appeared twice.
- The main game has favoured higher numbers, and PowerBall 1 is the only bonus ball drawn more than once.
An illustrative PowerBall board for Tuesday, 2 December 2025:
- Main numbers: 17, 28, 40, 49, 50
- PowerBall: 01
This line reflects:
- The strong role of 28, 49 and 50 in recent results,
- The cross-game activity of 17 and 40, and
- The repeat appearance of PowerBall 1.
PowerBall Plus – trend-based board
For PowerBall Plus:
- 40 is the hottest main-board number (3 appearances).
- 16, 29, 32, 35, 42 have each appeared twice.
- PowerBall 18 leads the bonus ball counts, with 3 appearances, followed by 16 with 2.
An illustrative PowerBall Plus board for Tuesday, 2 December 2025:
- Main numbers: 16, 29, 32, 40, 42
- PowerBall: 18
This line tracks:
- The central role of 40 on the Plus board,
- The repeat pattern around 16, 29, 32 and 42, and
- The dominance of PowerBall 18 in recent Plus draws.
Every possible 5 + PowerBall combination has the same chance of being drawn.
These boards should be treated as data-driven examples, not as predictions of what will definitely happen. Always play within your means and remember that lotteries are a form of entertainment, not a financial plan.
