Mega Millions Overdue Numbers
Numbers that haven't appeared in Mega Millions for the longest time — analyzed across 3,019+ draws, updated after every draw.
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Mega Millions Overdue Numbers Overview
Number 71 is currently the most overdue Mega Millions number, absent for 3187 days since last drawn on August 4, 2017. The top 10 overdue numbers have all been absent for at least 135 days.
Total Draws Analyzed
3,019
Most Overdue
#71
3187 days
Longest Gap
3187
days since drawn
Latest Draw
Apr 24
Top 10 Most Overdue Numbers
Sorted by days since last appearance — longest overdue first
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All Numbers — Sorted by Days Since Last Drawn
| Rank | Number | Days Since Last Draw | Last Drawn | All-time Frequency | Frequency % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 71 | 3187 days | Aug 4, 2017 | 4 | 0.4% |
| #2 | 72 | 3155 days | Sep 5, 2017 | 5 | 0.5% |
| #3 | 75 | 3134 days | Sep 26, 2017 | 10 | 1.0% |
| #4 | 74 | 3131 days | Sep 29, 2017 | 9 | 0.9% |
| #5 | 73 | 3110 days | Oct 20, 2017 | 11 | 1.1% |
| #6 | 29 | 268 days | Aug 1, 2025 | 73 | 7.3% |
| #7 | 61 | 180 days | Oct 28, 2025 | 66 | 6.6% |
| #8 | 14 | 173 days | Nov 4, 2025 | 82 | 8.2% |
| #9 | 23 | 159 days | Nov 18, 2025 | 61 | 6.1% |
| #10 | 10 | 135 days | Dec 12, 2025 | 89 | 8.9% |
| #11 | 46 | 131 days | Dec 16, 2025 | 75 | 7.5% |
| #12 | 9 | 110 days | Jan 6, 2026 | 61 | 6.1% |
| #13 | 64 | 103 days | Jan 13, 2026 | 77 | 7.7% |
| #14 | 2 | 100 days | Jan 16, 2026 | 67 | 6.7% |
| #15 | 70 | 96 days | Jan 20, 2026 | 64 | 6.4% |
| #16 | 47 | 96 days | Jan 20, 2026 | 62 | 6.2% |
| #17 | 66 | 89 days | Jan 27, 2026 | 79 | 7.9% |
| #18 | 25 | 75 days | Feb 10, 2026 | 65 | 6.5% |
| #19 | 59 | 72 days | Feb 13, 2026 | 71 | 7.1% |
| #20 | 34 | 72 days | Feb 13, 2026 | 68 | 6.8% |
| #21 | 48 | 65 days | Feb 20, 2026 | 70 | 7.0% |
| #22 | 12 | 61 days | Feb 24, 2026 | 66 | 6.6% |
| #23 | 39 | 58 days | Feb 27, 2026 | 72 | 7.2% |
| #24 | 67 | 58 days | Feb 27, 2026 | 57 | 5.7% |
| #25 | 54 | 54 days | Mar 3, 2026 | 63 | 6.3% |
| #26 | 8 | 51 days | Mar 6, 2026 | 78 | 7.8% |
| #27 | 26 | 51 days | Mar 6, 2026 | 74 | 7.4% |
| #28 | 30 | 47 days | Mar 10, 2026 | 77 | 7.7% |
| #29 | 6 | 44 days | Mar 13, 2026 | 72 | 7.2% |
| #30 | 19 | 44 days | Mar 13, 2026 | 72 | 7.2% |
| #31 | 50 | 40 days | Mar 17, 2026 | 59 | 5.9% |
| #32 | 11 | 37 days | Mar 20, 2026 | 81 | 8.1% |
| #33 | 20 | 37 days | Mar 20, 2026 | 79 | 7.9% |
| #34 | 55 | 37 days | Mar 20, 2026 | 61 | 6.1% |
| #35 | 51 | 37 days | Mar 20, 2026 | 55 | 5.5% |
| #36 | 4 | 33 days | Mar 24, 2026 | 74 | 7.4% |
| #37 | 53 | 33 days | Mar 24, 2026 | 74 | 7.4% |
| #38 | 52 | 33 days | Mar 24, 2026 | 69 | 6.9% |
| #39 | 27 | 30 days | Mar 27, 2026 | 71 | 7.1% |
| #40 | 28 | 30 days | Mar 27, 2026 | 71 | 7.1% |
| #41 | 13 | 30 days | Mar 27, 2026 | 70 | 7.0% |
| #42 | 41 | 30 days | Mar 27, 2026 | 62 | 6.2% |
| #43 | 60 | 26 days | Mar 31, 2026 | 62 | 6.2% |
| #44 | 65 | 26 days | Mar 31, 2026 | 56 | 5.6% |
| #45 | 31 | 23 days | Apr 3, 2026 | 91 | 9.1% |
| #46 | 63 | 23 days | Apr 3, 2026 | 66 | 6.6% |
| #47 | 45 | 23 days | Apr 3, 2026 | 62 | 6.2% |
| #48 | 68 | 23 days | Apr 3, 2026 | 62 | 6.2% |
| #49 | 33 | 19 days | Apr 7, 2026 | 82 | 8.2% |
| #50 | 22 | 19 days | Apr 7, 2026 | 73 | 7.3% |
| #51 | 15 | 19 days | Apr 7, 2026 | 71 | 7.1% |
| #52 | 37 | 19 days | Apr 7, 2026 | 70 | 7.0% |
| #53 | 5 | 19 days | Apr 7, 2026 | 63 | 6.3% |
| #54 | 42 | 16 days | Apr 10, 2026 | 85 | 8.5% |
| #55 | 3 | 16 days | Apr 10, 2026 | 83 | 8.3% |
| #56 | 18 | 16 days | Apr 10, 2026 | 80 | 8.0% |
| #57 | 17 | 12 days | Apr 14, 2026 | 88 | 8.8% |
| #58 | 24 | 12 days | Apr 14, 2026 | 83 | 8.3% |
| #59 | 69 | 12 days | Apr 14, 2026 | 70 | 7.0% |
| #60 | 57 | 12 days | Apr 14, 2026 | 68 | 6.8% |
| #61 | 21 | 12 days | Apr 14, 2026 | 65 | 6.5% |
| #62 | 38 | 9 days | Apr 17, 2026 | 82 | 8.2% |
| #63 | 62 | 9 days | Apr 17, 2026 | 72 | 7.2% |
| #64 | 44 | 9 days | Apr 17, 2026 | 70 | 7.0% |
| #65 | 49 | 9 days | Apr 17, 2026 | 66 | 6.6% |
| #66 | 58 | 5 days | Apr 21, 2026 | 83 | 8.3% |
| #67 | 43 | 5 days | Apr 21, 2026 | 80 | 8.0% |
| #68 | 56 | 5 days | Apr 21, 2026 | 73 | 7.3% |
| #69 | 1 | 5 days | Apr 21, 2026 | 67 | 6.7% |
| #70 | 36 | 5 days | Apr 21, 2026 | 57 | 5.7% |
| #71 | 16 | 2 days | Apr 24, 2026 | 73 | 7.3% |
| #72 | 40 | 2 days | Apr 24, 2026 | 73 | 7.3% |
| #73 | 7 | 2 days | Apr 24, 2026 | 71 | 7.1% |
| #74 | 32 | 2 days | Apr 24, 2026 | 66 | 6.6% |
| #75 | 35 | 2 days | Apr 24, 2026 | 61 | 6.1% |
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What Are Overdue Lottery Numbers?
Overdue numbers in Mega Millions 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "overdue" mean in Mega Millions?
An overdue number is one that hasn't been drawn for a longer than average period. In Mega Millions, we track how many days have passed since each number last appeared. Currently, number 71 holds the record with 3187 days since its last appearance.
Which Mega Millions number is most overdue right now?
Number 71 is the most overdue Mega Millions number, last drawn on August 4, 2017 — that's 3187 days ago. Despite this long absence, it has been drawn 4 times historically.
Does being overdue increase a number's chances of being drawn?
No. Each Mega Millions 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 Mega Millions 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.