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Mega Millions Statistics

Hot & cold numbers (2026 & all time), overdue numbers, frequency charts, draw patterns, and number combinations for Mega Millions (5/70)3,025+ draws tracked.

Mega Millions Statistics Overview

This Mega Millions statistics page provides a complete analysis of historical draw data, including hot and cold numbers, overdue numbers, frequency charts, draw patterns, and number combinations, plus bonus number analysis. Based on over 3,025 draws dating back to September 1996, these insights help players understand long-term trends and compare them against 2026 year-to-date results. In 2026 alone, 39 draws have taken place so far.

Total Draws

3,025

Draws This Year

39

Latest Draw

May 15

Days Since Draw

2

Mega Millions Hot & Cold Numbers 202639 draws

In 2026, number 36 is the hottest Mega Millions number, appearing 7 times across 39 draws. Numbers 40 and 43 follow closely with 66 appearances each. On the cold end, 1 has been drawn the least in 2026 with only 1 appearance.

Hot Numbers — drawn most in 2026

36#17×
40#26×
43#36×
47#46×
49#56×

Cold Numbers — drawn least in 2026

1#11×
2#21×
9#31×
14#41×
23#51×

Mega Millions Hot & Cold Numbers All Time3,025+ draws

Across all 3,025+ Mega Millions draws, 31 is the most drawn number of all time with 91 appearances — the undisputed hot number in Mega Millions history. The coldest numbers all time — 72, 71, 74 — have appeared far less frequently, each drawn only 4 times.

Hot Numbers — most drawn all time

31#191×
17#290×
10#389×
58#484×
3#583×

Cold Numbers — least drawn all time

72#14×
71#24×
74#38×
75#410×
73#511×

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Mega Millions Overdue Numbers 202639 draws

So far in 2026, 3 numbers have not appeared in any Mega Millions draw. That includes 10, 29, 46 — the most overdue numbers to watch in upcoming draws.

102946

Mega Millions Most Overdue Numbers All Time

Number 71 is the most overdue Mega Millions number of all time, having not appeared for 3209 days. Numbers 72 and 75 are also long overdue, absent for 3177 and 3156 days respectively.

71#13209d
72#23177d
75#33156d
74#43153d
73#53132d

Mega Millions Number Frequency

Mega Millions Number Frequency Chart & Table

Mega Millions Number Frequency 202639 draws

Across 39 Mega Millions draws in 2026, 36 leads in frequency with 7 appearances. The top 10 numbers below have each appeared 57 times this year — see the full frequency chart for every number.

36#17×
40#26×
43#36×
47#46×
49#56×
11#65×
21#75×
42#85×
52#95×
62#105×

Mega Millions Number Frequency All Time3,025+ draws

Over all 3,025+ draws, 31 holds the all-time frequency record with 91 appearances, while the least drawn number has appeared just 4 times. The top 10 most drawn Mega Millions numbers of all time are shown below.

31#191×
17#290×
10#389×
58#484×
3#583×
42#683×
14#782×
38#882×
24#982×
33#1082×

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Mega Millions Draw Patterns 202639 draws

In 2026, the typical Mega Millions winning combination sums to around 187, spanning a range of about 47 between the lowest and highest number drawn. The most common odd/even split this year is 3 even, 2 odd — meaning most draws in 2026 contain that mix of odd and even numbers.

Average sum

187

Average range

47.3

Most common odd/even split

3 even, 2 odd

Mega Millions Draw Patterns All Time3,025+ draws

Analysing all 3,025+ Mega Millions draws, the average winning combination sums to 175 with an average spread of 48 between the lowest and highest number. Historically, the most frequent odd/even pattern is 3 even, 2 odd — a useful benchmark when selecting your numbers.

Average sum

175

Average range

47.6

Most common odd/even split

3 even, 2 odd

Draws analyzed

50

Mega Millions Most Common Number Combinations

Mega Millions Number Pairs & Combinations Report

Mega Millions Most Common Combinations 202639 draws

In 2026, numbers 13 and 52 have appeared together in the same draw 3 times — making them the most frequent number pair of 2026 across 39 draws.

Top pair:
1352
3× together

Mega Millions Most Common Combinations All Time

Based on the last 50 draws, 43 and 49 is the most common number pair in Mega Millions history, having landed in the same draw 3 times. See the full page for pairs, triplets, and quadruplets.

Top pair:
4349
3× together

Mega Millions Bonus Number Frequency All Time

The most frequently drawn Mega Millions bonus number is 11 with 53 appearances all time. Bonus number 24 follows with 47 appearances. The top 10 bonus numbers by frequency are shown below.

11#153×
24#247×
9#347×
1#447×
22#546×
10#645×
4#744×
13#844×
18#944×
12#1042×

Frequently Asked Questions About Mega Millions Statistics

How many Mega Millions draws are included in this analysis?

This page analyses 3,025 Mega Millions draws, starting from September 6, 1996, up to the most recent draw on May 15, 2026. The 2026 data covers 39 draws year-to-date, updated daily.

What is the most drawn Mega Millions number?

All time, number 31 is the most frequently drawn Mega Millions number with 91 appearances across 3,025+ draws. Numbers 17 and 10 are also among the most drawn historically. In 2026, number 36 leads with 7 appearances from 39 draws — though rankings shift as the year progresses.

Which Mega Millions numbers are most overdue?

Number 71 is currently the most overdue Mega Millions number, absent from draws for 3209 days. Numbers 72, 75, 74 are also among the longest overdue, each missing for over 3153 days. In 2026 specifically, 3 numbers have not appeared at all.

What odd/even pattern appears most in Mega Millions draws?

Historically, the most common odd/even split in Mega Millions draws is 3 even, 2 odd — meaning most winning combinations contain that balance of odd and even numbers. In 2026, the most frequent pattern so far is 3 even, 2 odd. The average sum of a Mega Millions winning combination is 175. Combinations whose numbers sum close to this value statistically resemble the majority of historical draws.

Can Mega Millions statistics predict the next winning numbers?

No — every Mega Millions draw is entirely random and independent. Past results do not influence future outcomes. However, frequency data, overdue numbers, and draw patterns help players understand what combinations have historically been more or less common, which some use as a guide when selecting numbers. Always play responsibly and within your budget.

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