PowerBall predictions are always based on chance, but recent draw data can still help players understand where the numbers have been clustering.
Looking at the last few weeks of PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results, there are clear patterns in how often certain numbers have appeared, even though every draw remains independent and unpredictable.
PowerBall and PowerBall Plus predictions: What the numbers say
From Tuesday, 4 November to Friday, 5 December 2025, the main PowerBall game has produced a strong run of repeat numbers:
- In the main draw, 28 has been the standout “hot” number, appearing in five different boards.
- 49 has shown up three times, while 17, 20, 46 and 50 have each appeared twice in the same period.
- Most boards have been skewed towards mid-to-high values, with plenty of results in the 20s, 30s and 40s, and far fewer combinations made up entirely of single-digit numbers.
The PowerBall itself has also shown mild clustering:
- PowerBall 1 has landed twice in the period under review, with 8, 9, 10, 13, 16 and 19 each appearing once.
- This is not a strong enough trend to “favour” one PowerBall over another, but it does show that the draw has not been stuck on one or two fixed endings.
In PowerBall Plus, the trends are slightly different:
- Number 40 has been drawn three times in the Plus main game, making it one of the more active numbers.
- 8, 12, 16, 17, 19 and 21 have each appeared twice, indicating a spread of repeaters across the teens and low 20s.
- The Plus boards also lean towards a mix of one or two low numbers with several higher numbers in the 20s, 30s and 40s, rather than all low or all high combinations.
For both PowerBall and PowerBall Plus, it is important to stress that these are historical patterns, not guarantees. The game uses randomised draws, so prior results do not force or “owe” a particular number to appear next.
What they do offer is a way to see which bands have been more active recently and to build tickets that mix hot numbers, less frequent numbers and a balance of low and high values.
Swisher Post PowerBall and PowerBall Plus predicted results for Tuesday, 9 December 2025
Over the past week of rollovers from R51 million to R70 million and now R77 million, our PowerBall prediction pools have consistently leaned into the busy mid-range of the board – especially numbers like 20, 28, 35 and 46 – and finishing options such as PowerBall 1, 9, 13, 16 and 18.
In several draws, at least two or three of the numbers highlighted in those pools have landed in the final results, at times leaving our suggested boards one or two numbers short of a full line.
That is exactly what you would expect in a random game: trends can keep you close, but nothing can reliably deliver a winning combination.
With that in mind, the following suggested boards for Tuesday, 9 December 2025 are based purely on recent frequency data, number clustering and a balanced spread across low and high values.
They are for information only and should not be treated as proven winning tips.
Suggested PowerBall boards (main game):
- Board 1: 5, 20, 28, 46, 49 PowerBall: 1(Leans heavily on hot numbers 20, 28, 46 and 49, with 5 as a lower anchor and PowerBall 1 as a recent repeater.)
- Board 2: 12, 23, 28, 37, 50 PowerBall: 9(Mix of mid-range and high numbers, retaining 28 and 50 as repeaters, with 9 as a PowerBall that has appeared once in the period.)
- Board 3: 7, 17, 28, 39, 46 PowerBall: 16(Combines 17, 28, 39 and 46, all active in recent weeks, with a slightly different PowerBall ending.)
- Board 4: 3, 24, 28, 32, 45 PowerBall: 13(More balanced line with one very low number and a run of mid-range values, still keeping 28 in play.)
Suggested PowerBall Plus boards:
- Board 1: 8, 21, 28, 39, 40 PowerBall: 18(Uses 8, 21 and 40, which have been busy in Plus, and 28/39 from the broader trend, with 18 as the most active Plus PowerBall.)
- Board 2: 12, 16, 23, 32, 42 PowerBall: 16(Focus on 12, 16 and 32, all frequent in Plus, with 42 as an additional high-range option and PowerBall 16 as a repeater.)
- Board 3: 14, 19, 29, 35, 43 PowerBall: 13(Blends 14, 19 and 29 from recent Plus trends, adds 35, and introduces 43 for extra variety.)
- Board 4: 10, 17, 25, 32, 46 PowerBall: 18(Combines 17 and 32, both active in Plus, with 25 and 46 to keep the line balanced.)
These boards are built to reflect where the numbers have been in the last few draws, not where they “must” go next. Every new draw is independent, and even the “coldest” numbers can appear without warning.
Responsible gambling: Know the signs and get help
While it can be exciting to follow PowerBall and PowerBall Plus predictions, it is crucial to keep play under control:
- Set a firm budget for tickets and stick to it, regardless of the jackpot size.
- Avoid chasing losses or trying to “win back” money from previous draws.
- Be wary if you feel anxious, guilty or stressed about how much you are spending on lottery games.
- Take a break and speak to someone you trust if you find yourself hiding tickets, spending more than you can afford, or borrowing to play.
If you are worried about your own gambling or someone close to you, you can reach out to the National Responsible Gambling Programme’s 24/7 helpline for confidential advice and counselling. Professional support is free and designed to help you regain control before things spiral.
