UK49s predictions: bonus ball for today
UK49s predictions for the bonus ball, which 49's calls the Booster: for each of today's four draws, the Booster drawn most often in the last 40 draws (Lunchtime 6, Teatime 20), the five most frequent, and how that rule has done against pure chance, 1 in 49.
Brunchtime bonus ball, Wed 11 Nov
Lunchtime bonus ball, Wed 11 Nov
Drivetime bonus ball, Wed 11 Nov
Teatime bonus ball, Wed 11 Nov
How the bonus ball works
Each UK49s draw takes six main numbers from 49 balls, then a seventh, the Booster, from the 43 that are left. At a South African bookmaker you can bet on the Booster on its own, or include it in some Lucky Numbers bets; the odds and rules are set by each bookmaker, so read its Lucky Numbers rules before you bet.
Why we show the record
A rule that picks the most frequent recent Booster sounds clever, but the balls have no memory. Scored on every draw on file, it lands about as often as any number would by chance. We publish it because people search for it, and because a pick with its record next to it is more honest than one without. See the six main numbers on UK49s predictions and every result on UK49s results.
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Bonus ball: questions
What is the UK49s bonus ball?
It is the seventh ball drawn, which 49's calls the Booster. Six main numbers come out of 49 balls, then the Booster comes out of the 43 left. Many South African bookmakers let you bet on it in Lucky Numbers; each sets its own odds and rules.
Can you predict the UK49s bonus ball?
No. Every Booster is a fresh draw. Our pick is simply the Booster seen most in the last 40 draws, and over 5,846 past draws that rule has landed about as often as chance (1 in 49, 2.0%). We publish the record so you can see it.
What is today's Lunchtime bonus ball prediction?
6: the Lunchtime Booster drawn most often in the last 40 Lunchtime draws. The Lunchtime draw is at 14:49 SAST.
What is today's Teatime bonus ball prediction?
20: the Teatime Booster drawn most often in the last 40 Teatime draws. The Teatime draw is at 19:49 SAST.
What time is the Lunchtime draw?
The Lunchtime draw is at 12:49 UK time every day. In South Africa that is 14:49 SAST from late October to late March and 13:49 SAST while the UK is on summer time.