Which Lotto 6/49 numbers are drawn together most often?
In 4,462 draws since June 12, 1982, the pair of Lotto 6/49 numbers drawn together most often is 38 and 45: 82 times, against an average of 56.9 for all 1,176 possible pairs.
Data: 4,462 draws, – ; updated
The pairs drawn together most often
| Pair | Times drawn together | Share of draws |
|---|---|---|
| 38 & 45 | 82 | 1.8% |
| 20 & 43 | 80 | 1.8% |
| 33 & 49 | 79 | 1.8% |
| 26 & 46 | 78 | 1.7% |
| 9 & 37 | 77 | 1.7% |
| 10 & 38 | 77 | 1.7% |
| 5 & 38 | 76 | 1.7% |
| 8 & 34 | 76 | 1.7% |
| 31 & 49 | 76 | 1.7% |
| 41 & 42 | 76 | 1.7% |
Why some pairs come up together more often
Each Lotto 6/49 draw contains 15 pairs, so 4,462 draws produce 66,930 pair appearances spread over 1,176 possible pairs — 56.9 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 Lotto 6/49 numbers are drawn together most often?
In 4,462 draws since June 12, 1982, the pair of Lotto 6/49 numbers drawn together most often is 38 and 45: 82 times, against an average of 56.9 for all 1,176 possible pairs.
Do past Lotto 6/49 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 Lotto 6/49 numbers are drawn together most often?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/canada/lotto-6-49/questions/most-common-pairs. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.