SmartLottos Logo
Smart Picks
Generator
Statistics
Winning Numbers
Games
Canada/Lotto 6/49/Statistics/Overdue Numbers

Lotto 6/49 Overdue Numbers

Numbers that haven't appeared in Lotto 6/49 for the longest time — analyzed across 4,409+ draws, updated after every draw.

📺

Display Ad Placeholder

Slot ID: 4655842487

Real ads will appear here in production

Lotto 6/49 Overdue Numbers Overview

Number 31 is currently the most overdue Lotto 6/49 number, absent for 105 days since last drawn on January 10, 2026. The top 10 overdue numbers have all been absent for at least 45 days.

Total Draws Analyzed

4,409

Most Overdue

#31

105 days

Longest Gap

105

days since drawn

Latest Draw

Apr 22

Top 10 Most Overdue Numbers

Numbers Due for a Draw

Sorted by days since last appearance — longest overdue first

31
#1
105d
19
#2
105d
12
#3
98d
47
#4
84d
1
#5
70d
33
#6
63d
17
#7
59d
43
#8
49d
8
#9
45d
6
#10
45d
📺

Display Ad Placeholder

Slot ID: 9190512463

Real ads will appear here in production

All Numbers — Sorted by Days Since Last Drawn

RankNumberDays Since Last DrawLast DrawnAll-time FrequencyFrequency %
#131105 daysJan 10, 202612412.4%
#219105 daysJan 10, 202612212.2%
#31298 daysJan 17, 202611211.2%
#44784 daysJan 31, 202611411.4%
#5170 daysFeb 14, 2026959.5%
#63363 daysFeb 21, 202611011.0%
#71759 daysFeb 25, 202612212.2%
#84349 daysMar 7, 202611111.1%
#9845 daysMar 11, 202611911.9%
#10645 daysMar 11, 202611811.8%
#11545 daysMar 11, 202611411.4%
#12338 daysMar 18, 202613113.1%
#131835 daysMar 21, 202612112.1%
#14235 daysMar 21, 202610910.9%
#152331 daysMar 25, 202613413.4%
#164031 daysMar 25, 202612312.3%
#172031 daysMar 25, 202610210.2%
#184228 daysMar 28, 202613113.1%
#192528 daysMar 28, 202611711.7%
#201624 daysApr 1, 202612512.5%
#214624 daysApr 1, 202612412.4%
#222121 daysApr 4, 202613713.7%
#233821 daysApr 4, 202612812.8%
#242421 daysApr 4, 202611811.8%
#25917 daysApr 8, 202613913.9%
#264817 daysApr 8, 202613213.2%
#274417 daysApr 8, 202611711.7%
#281417 daysApr 8, 202611011.0%
#294114 daysApr 11, 202613113.1%
#302214 daysApr 11, 202612712.7%
#312814 daysApr 11, 202612312.3%
#323914 daysApr 11, 202612312.3%
#33414 daysApr 11, 202612012.0%
#342914 daysApr 11, 202611011.0%
#351010 daysApr 15, 202614414.4%
#361510 daysApr 15, 202612912.9%
#373610 daysApr 15, 202612912.9%
#383410 daysApr 15, 202612812.8%
#392610 daysApr 15, 202612212.2%
#40457 daysApr 18, 202613913.9%
#41357 daysApr 18, 202612212.2%
#42277 daysApr 18, 202611811.8%
#43327 daysApr 18, 202610810.8%
#44493 daysApr 22, 202613913.9%
#45113 daysApr 22, 202613113.1%
#4673 daysApr 22, 202612912.9%
#47133 daysApr 22, 202612712.7%
#48373 daysApr 22, 202612512.5%
#49303 daysApr 22, 202611711.7%
📺

Display Ad Placeholder

Slot ID: 4836640037

Real ads will appear here in production

What Are Overdue Lottery Numbers?

Overdue numbers in Lotto 6/49 are those that have gone the longest without being drawn. Every number has a theoretical probability of being selected in each draw, so when a number hasn't appeared for an extended period, some players consider it "due" for selection.

This concept is related to the law of large numbers — over an infinite number of draws, every number should appear with roughly equal frequency. When one number is significantly underrepresented, some statistical models suggest it may appear more frequently to balance out.

Overdue Strategy

Include 1–2 highly overdue numbers in your selection, believing they're statistically due to reappear soon.

Balanced Approach

Combine a mix of hot numbers and overdue numbers for a diversified strategy that covers both recent trends and long-term gaps.

Smart Picks

Our Smart Picks generator factors in frequency and recency data to suggest statistically informed number combinations.

📺

Display Ad Placeholder

Slot ID: 3211092392

Real ads will appear here in production

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "overdue" mean in Lotto 6/49?

An overdue number is one that hasn't been drawn for a longer than average period. In Lotto 6/49, we track how many days have passed since each number last appeared. Currently, number 31 holds the record with 105 days since its last appearance.

Which Lotto 6/49 number is most overdue right now?

Number 31 is the most overdue Lotto 6/49 number, last drawn on January 10, 2026 — that's 105 days ago. Despite this long absence, it has been drawn 124 times historically.

Does being overdue increase a number's chances of being drawn?

No. Each Lotto 6/49 draw is completely random and independent. An overdue number has exactly the same probability of being drawn as any other number, regardless of how long it's been absent.

What's the difference between overdue and cold numbers?

Cold numbers have low overall frequency across all draws — they've been drawn less often historically. Overdue numbers simply haven't appeared recently, but may have a normal long-term frequency. A number can be overdue but not cold, or cold but not currently overdue.

Important Reminders

Random Nature: Every Lotto 6/49 draw is completely random. Past gaps do not increase future probability.

Equal Probability: All numbers always have the same chance of being drawn, regardless of how long they've been absent.

Entertainment Purpose: Use this data as a fun strategy tool, not as a guaranteed prediction method.

Responsible Play: Always play within your entertainment budget.