5️⃣Take 5 · 5/39 · no bonus · Day & Evening · New York, USA

Take 5
Strategy Guide — What to Run & Why

Jackpot odds: 1 in 575,757Daily — Day & Evening draws~$57K top prize

Two draws a day. Most players guess both. Here is how to make each one count with data — for $4 total.

Take 5's dense 5/39 pool makes it one of the best games for analytical strategies. Two draws daily means more opportunities.

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Why strategy matters for Take 5

The 5/39 pool is the densest of any NY game — strategies work best here

Take 5's 5/39 matrix has only ~575,000 combinations — the smallest pool of any NY draw game. That density means frequency patterns emerge faster and hit harder here than in NY Lotto (6/59) or Pick 10 (10/80). Coverage Optimizer activates at just 3 tickets.

Two draws a day doubles your analytical edge for $4

Most players guess both draws. Using Hot Numbers for the Day draw and Co-occurrence for the Evening draw gives you two distinct data-driven plays for just $4 — each with a different analytical signal. No guessing required.

At least one number repeats from the prior draw over 70% of the time

In a compact 5/39 pool, repeat-number patterns are statistically strong. At least one number from the previous Take 5 draw appears again in the next draw more than 70% of the time — higher than any other NY game. That is the Repeat Number strategy's foundation.

Game Format
5/39 · no bonus · Day & Evening
Draw Schedule
Daily — Day & Evening draws
Coverage Optimizer
Yes at 3+ tickets — the densest NY game, where CO is most effective.

Recommended strategy stack

Most tickets on Hot Numbers, then layer in the others.

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★ TOP PICKHot NumbersProTOP PICK

Take 5's dense pool makes frequency analysis highly effective. Hot Numbers is the single strongest strategy for one-ticket plays.

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Odd/Even BalanceProANALYTICAL

Odd/Even splits are measurably more predictable in a 5/39 game than in larger pools. 3-odd/2-even is the most common pattern.

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Co-occurrenceProPAIRS

Number-pair analysis works especially well for Take 5 because the draw history is deep and the pool is small enough for patterns to emerge.

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Repeat NumberProRECURRENCE

At least one number from the previous Take 5 draw repeats in the next draw more than 70% of the time — higher than any other NY game.

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How many tickets by budget

Spend the most on your top strategy, then mix in the others.

$21 Hot Numbers (Day or Evening)
$41 Hot Numbers Day + 1 Odd/Even Balance Evening
$103 Hot Numbers + 2 Co-occurrence + 1 Repeat Number (spread across both draws)

Coverage Optimizer: Yes at 3+ tickets — the densest NY game, where CO is most effective.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Take 5 and how do you play?
Take 5 is a New York Lottery daily draw game. Pick 5 numbers from 1–39. Match all 5 to win the jackpot (~$57K). There are two draws per day — a midday draw and an evening draw at 11:21 PM ET.
What is the best strategy for Take 5?
Hot Numbers is the strongest single-ticket strategy. For 3+ tickets, add Co-occurrence and Coverage Optimizer — Take 5's dense 5/39 pool makes CO especially effective here.
Should I use Coverage Optimizer for Take 5?
Yes — Take 5 is the NY game where CO is most effective. At 3+ tickets CO's coverage math pays off most in a 5/39 pool (highest density of all NY draw games).
Is it worth playing both the Day and Evening Take 5 draws?
Yes, if your budget allows. Two tickets across both draws doubles your exposure for $4. Use different strategies for each draw for maximum coverage.

A note on lottery odds

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