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Statistical Analysis

Mega MillionsNumber Analysis

Comprehensive statistical breakdown of Mega Millions drawing data. Explore hot numbers, cold numbers, common pairs, and sum distribution trends based on 1,000 historical drawings.

Total Draws Analyzed

1,000

Number Range

1 - 70 + MB 1-25

Date Range

October 4, 2016 May 5, 2026

Updated

Every hour

Top 10 Hot Mega Millions Numbers

The most frequently drawn Mega Millions main numbers. These numbers have appeared more often than average across all analyzed drawings and sit in the top frequency percentile.

#1
31
Drawn 91 timesHot
#2
10
Drawn 89 timesHot
#3
17
Drawn 88 timesHot
#4
42
Drawn 85 timesHot
#5
3
Drawn 83 timesHot
#6
24
Drawn 83 timesHot
#7
58
Drawn 83 timesHot
#8
33
Drawn 82 timesHot
#9
38
Drawn 82 timesHot
#10
11
Drawn 81 timesHot

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Top 10 Cold Mega Millions Numbers

The least frequently drawn Mega Millions main numbers. These “overdue” numbers have the largest gap since their last appearance and sit in the bottom frequency percentile. Some players target cold numbers believing they are due for a comeback.

#1
51
Gap: 0 draws since last seenLast: May 5, 2026
Frequency: 56 timesCold
#2
65
Gap: 9 draws since last seenLast: March 31, 2026
Frequency: 56 timesCold
#3
36
Gap: 3 draws since last seenLast: April 21, 2026
Frequency: 57 timesCold
#4
67
Gap: 18 draws since last seenLast: February 27, 2026
Frequency: 57 timesCold
#5
50
Gap: 0 draws since last seenLast: May 5, 2026
Frequency: 59 timesCold
#6
9
Gap: 33 draws since last seenLast: January 6, 2026
Frequency: 61 timesCold
#7
23
Gap: 47 draws since last seenLast: November 18, 2025
Frequency: 61 timesCold
#8
35
Gap: 2 draws since last seenLast: April 24, 2026
Frequency: 61 timesCold
#9
47
Gap: 29 draws since last seenLast: January 20, 2026
Frequency: 61 timesCold
#10
45
Gap: 8 draws since last seenLast: April 3, 2026
Frequency: 62 timesCold

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Top 10 Most Common Mega Millions Pairs

These pairs of main numbers have appeared together in the same Mega Millions drawing more often than any other combinations. Pair analysis looks at every possible two-number combination across all 1,000 drawings.

#1
19&31
#2
22&42
#3
18&31
#4
17&27
#5
10&17
#6
16&21
#7
15&32
#8
3&19
#9
12&57
#10
24&42

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Mega Millions Sum Distribution

The sum of the five main numbers in each Mega Millions drawing reveals a natural distribution pattern. Most winning combinations produce a sum that falls within a typical range. Picks with extreme sums (very high or very low) are statistically less common among winning results.

Average Sum

175

across all drawings

Minimum Sum

48

lowest observed sum

Maximum Sum

326

highest observed sum

Typical Sum Range131 219
48Avg: 175326

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Mega Millions Analysis FAQ

What does Mega Millions number analysis show?

Mega Millions number analysis reveals historical patterns in drawing data, including which numbers appear most frequently (hot numbers), which are drawn least often (cold numbers), commonly paired numbers, and sum distribution trends. While past results do not predict future draws, many players use this data to inform their number selection strategy.

What are hot and cold Mega Millions numbers?

Hot Mega Millions numbers are those drawn more frequently than average, sitting in the top 25th percentile. Cold numbers sit in the bottom 25th percentile and have been drawn less often. LotteryLava updates these statistics hourly based on all available drawing history, covering numbers 1 through 70 for main balls and 1 through 25 for the Mega Ball.

What are common Mega Millions number pairs?

Common Mega Millions pairs are two numbers that have appeared together in the same drawing more often than expected. These pairs are identified by analyzing every combination of main numbers (1-70) across all historical drawings. While coincidental, some players like to include popular pairs in their picks.

How does the sum distribution help choose numbers?

The sum distribution shows the total of all five main numbers in each Mega Millions drawing. Most winning combinations fall within a typical sum range. Knowing the average sum and range can help players avoid selecting numbers that produce unusually high or low totals, which are statistically less common among winning results.