What is the most common Mega Millions number?

Across 750 recorded draws, 17 is the most frequently drawn Mega Millions main number, appearing 68 times. This reflects past results only and does not make it more likely to appear next.

Does playing the most common numbers improve my odds?

No. Mega Millions draws are independent and random, so every number has the same chance in each draw regardless of how often it has appeared before. Frequency stats describe history, not future probability.

Mega Millions

Pick 5 of 1–70 plus 1 Mega Ball of 1–24. Drawn Tue & Fri.

Most common Mega Millions numbers

As of the Fri, Aug 7, 2026 draw, the most frequently drawn Mega Millions main number is 17, which has appeared 68 times across 750 recorded draws. Below are the 10 hottest and 10 coldest numbers by how often they have been drawn.

Hottest (most drawn)

#	Number	Times drawn
1	17	68
2	10	65
3	31	65
4	18	64
5	19	64
6	20	64
7	03	63
8	40	62
9	11	61
10	26	61

Coldest (least drawn)

#	Number	Times drawn
1	67	40
2	01	41
3	28	42
4	60	43
5	65	43
6	23	44
7	51	45
8	68	45
9	32	46
10	41	46

Most common Mega Ball

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See the full, sortable Mega Millions frequency table or the most overdue numbers.

Frequently asked questions

What is the most common Mega Millions number?: Across 750 recorded draws, 17 is the most frequently drawn Mega Millions main number, appearing 68 times. This reflects past results only and does not make it more likely to appear next.
Does playing the most common numbers improve my odds?: No. Mega Millions draws are independent and random, so every number has the same chance in each draw regardless of how often it has appeared before. Frequency stats describe history, not future probability.

Figures update after each draw and are statistical summaries of past results for informational use only. Mega Millions draws are independent and random; past results do not influence future draws.