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Mega Millions statistics: most and least drawn numbers
Across 165 draws each number would be expected about 11.8 times. The most drawn is 40 (19) and the least drawn 29 (6). Data to 3 November 2026.[1]
1Most drawn numbers
| # | Number | Times | Last drawn |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 19 | 13 October 2026 |
| 2 | 49 | 19 | 30 October 2026 |
| 3 | 42 | 18 | 6 October 2026 |
| 4 | 10 | 17 | 30 October 2026 |
| 5 | 17 | 17 | 8 September 2026 |
| 6 | 18 | 17 | 31 July 2026 |
| 7 | 63 | 17 | 9 October 2026 |
| 8 | 30 | 16 | 11 September 2026 |
| 9 | 43 | 16 | 15 September 2026 |
| 10 | 56 | 16 | 18 September 2026 |
2Least drawn numbers
| # | Number | Times | Last drawn |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 6 | 28 August 2026 |
| 2 | 28 | 6 | 20 October 2026 |
| 3 | 67 | 7 | 27 October 2026 |
| 4 | 23 | 7 | 14 August 2026 |
| 5 | 20 | 7 | 11 August 2026 |
| 6 | 69 | 8 | 14 April 2026 |
| 7 | 65 | 8 | 4 August 2026 |
| 8 | 61 | 8 | 4 September 2026 |
| 9 | 54 | 8 | 6 October 2026 |
| 10 | 53 | 8 | 11 September 2026 |
3Overdue numbers
| Number | Draws since | Last drawn |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | 58 | 14 April 2026 |
| 52 | 37 | 26 June 2026 |
| 39 | 33 | 10 July 2026 |
| 44 | 29 | 24 July 2026 |
| 18 | 27 | 31 July 2026 |
| 65 | 26 | 4 August 2026 |
| 20 | 24 | 11 August 2026 |
| 23 | 23 | 14 August 2026 |
| 60 | 23 | 14 August 2026 |
| 47 | 20 | 25 August 2026 |
4Mega Ball
With 24 possible balls, each Mega Ball would be expected about 6.9 times.
| Most drawn | Times | Least drawn | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 13 | 15 | 2 |
| 16 | 11 | 13 | 3 |
| 24 | 11 | 20 | 4 |
| 01 | 9 | 11 | 4 |
| 07 | 9 | 21 | 5 |
5All numbers 1–70
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6Frequently asked questions
What are the most common Mega Millions numbers?
Since April 2025: 40 (19 times), 49 (19 times), 42 (18 times), 10 (17 times), 17 (17 times). The list is recalculated after every draw.
Do "hot" numbers have a better chance?
No. The balls have no memory: in every draw every combination has exactly the same chance. Differences in frequency are normal statistical noise.
What is an "overdue" number?
The one that has gone the longest without being drawn. It is not more likely to come up next time; it only describes the history.
Is there any strategy that helps?
Nothing improves your odds of matching, but avoiding very popular combinations (birthdays, sequences like 1-2-3-4-5) lowers the chance of sharing a jackpot if you win.
Sources
- New York State. "Lottery Mega Millions Winning Numbers: Beginning 2002", open dataset (data.ny.gov). data.ny.gov