Which BC/49 numbers are drawn together most often?
In 3,625 draws since January 29, 1992, the pair of BC/49 numbers drawn together most often is 38 and 42: 75 times, against an average of 46.2 for all 1,176 possible pairs.
Data: 3,625 draws, – ; updated
The pairs drawn together most often
| Pair | Times drawn together | Share of draws |
|---|---|---|
| 38 & 42 | 75 | 2.1% |
| 13 & 46 | 73 | 2.0% |
| 14 & 32 | 70 | 1.9% |
| 14 & 26 | 68 | 1.9% |
| 2 & 33 | 66 | 1.8% |
| 39 & 40 | 66 | 1.8% |
| 5 & 15 | 65 | 1.8% |
| 20 & 38 | 65 | 1.8% |
| 11 & 22 | 64 | 1.8% |
| 12 & 31 | 64 | 1.8% |
Why some pairs come up together more often
Each BC/49 draw contains 15 pairs, so 3,625 draws produce 54,375 pair appearances spread over 1,176 possible pairs — 46.2 each on average. With that many pairs, some will land well above the average by chance; the top of the list is where those land. It isn’t a sign that two numbers are linked.
Every draw is independent: the machine has no memory, so a number that has come up often, rarely or not for a long time has exactly the same chance as any other in the next draw. These figures describe what has happened, not what will.
Questions and answers
Which BC/49 numbers are drawn together most often?
In 3,625 draws since January 29, 1992, the pair of BC/49 numbers drawn together most often is 38 and 42: 75 times, against an average of 46.2 for all 1,176 possible pairs.
Do past BC/49 results change the odds of the next draw?
No. Every draw is independent: the machine has no memory, so a number that has come up often, rarely or not for a long time has exactly the same chance as any other in the next draw. These figures describe what has happened, not what will.
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Cite this: Lottizen, "Which BC/49 numbers are drawn together most often?," updated October 24, 2026, https://lottizen.com/canada/bc-49/questions/most-common-pairs. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.