Actually, numerics and the footprints they leave behind from past draws "called it". To sound cryptic, "the signs are hidden in plain sight".
As humans, we are naturally competitive, and love to feel "special" - set apart. Numbers players are no different. It is exceedingly gratifying calling out numbers that hit; but even more so when someone else profits from it.
I've been here with Greenback's Monthly Ohio page for years, watching, but rarely commenting. Thanks and appreciation goes out to Greenback and those that post here.
When you first start playing "The Number", your method is always the same - your pick is based on any innumerable paths that are randomly derived. To these players, hitting five straights in a year was a really good year. Considering that most of these players played only one or two numbers per draw, that was a really good year. I started out in the same manner.
But there had to be another way. So, I did what many begginers do; I seeked out other players and observed their methods. What you notice is that most players, even the "good ones" are utilizing methods that are not much more advanced than the beginner just pulling numbers out of the sky. At this point, players that want to be more successful, tend to try to blaze their own trail in search of the "Holy Grail" system, despite knowing that that is a fallacy. But you can come as close as possible to such a thing, or I should say "probable".
At this "stage" in the game for me, my goal is bare minimum one hit a week. Some weeks I'll hit five or more times, some weeks none. Currently for this year, midday's 102 was my 89th hit. Keep in mind though that I play 10-20 numbers per draw, so you must gauge your "success" accordingly. The old adage, you can't win if you don't play, certainly applies.
I apologize for being so verbose with this post. Consider it my intro, with which I would like to begin expanding upon.
P. S. Keep in mind that although my comments can come across as elitist, or boastful; I do not mean any disrespect to any of you. At best I consider myself an intermediate player, constantly striving for the advanced levels.