These tips are not infallible, so take them with a pinch of salt.
Numeric Trend in Toto
Most of the time, numbers to be drawn next would have already appeared in the last 7 draws. If you find that specific numbers have not been drawn in the past 7 draws, it is advisable to avoid picking them.
Give random numbers ago
Special dates work well for 4D, but not for Toto as the odds of getting good numbers are lesser with anniversaries and birth dates. Most of these dates fall under smaller numbers like 1 to 7 or 1 to 12. That means most people end up selecting similar numbers. So even if you win, the odds are that your prize money is split among many people as well. As crazy as it sounds, go for the random numbers – meaning the QuickPick Option. There have been many instances of someone hitting the jackpot from a $1 QuickPick ticket and the odds of having more people split your winnings is smaller.
Opt for a good mix of odd & even numbers
The chances of having all six numbers being all odd or all even is especially rare, thus having a good mix can increase your chances of winning. Do you know that these combinations have come out in at least 80% of all the draws?
Try having a set of consecutive numbers
This is an ironic way of selecting numbers but it has indeed happened in many draws. Within each set of six numbers, there have been common cases of a set of consecutive numbers appearing (e.g., 17 and 18, 11 and 12, etc).
Avoid having a combination that forms an obvious pattern
It has been observed that indecisive punters tend to pick certain patterns like a diagonal or straight vertical line across the TOTO slip. This results in many bets for these combinations and even if you win the prize money, it will usually be split.
Try your hands at numerology
There are some who swear by numerology, where you can calculate if the number you are betting on signifies a fortune when combined with your birth date, or you could calculate it based on the draw date. The accuracy is quite high as compared to random probability methods. Some might deem this superstitious but hey, there have been known cases of people striking small windfalls from this tactic. Numerology is in fact linked to methods of probability which combines scientific studies and oracle reading.
