Which Mega Millions numbers are drawn together most often?
In 939 draws since October 31, 2017, the pairs of Mega Millions numbers drawn together most often are 2 & 31, 10 & 17, 16 & 21, 19 & 31 and 22 & 42: 11 times each, against an average of 3.9 for all 2,415 possible pairs.
Data: 939 draws, – ; updated
The pairs drawn together most often
| Pair | Times drawn together | Share of draws |
|---|---|---|
| 2 & 31 | 11 | 1.2% |
| 10 & 17 | 11 | 1.2% |
| 16 & 21 | 11 | 1.2% |
| 19 & 31 | 11 | 1.2% |
| 22 & 42 | 11 | 1.2% |
| 3 & 19 | 10 | 1.1% |
| 8 & 10 | 10 | 1.1% |
| 8 & 31 | 10 | 1.1% |
| 10 & 20 | 10 | 1.1% |
| 12 & 57 | 10 | 1.1% |
| 15 & 32 | 10 | 1.1% |
| 20 & 46 | 10 | 1.1% |
Why some pairs come up together more often
Each Mega Millions draw contains 10 pairs, so 939 draws produce 9,390 pair appearances spread over 2,415 possible pairs — 3.9 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 Mega Millions numbers are drawn together most often?
In 939 draws since October 31, 2017, the pairs of Mega Millions numbers drawn together most often are 2 & 31, 10 & 17, 16 & 21, 19 & 31 and 22 & 42: 11 times each, against an average of 3.9 for all 2,415 possible pairs.
Do past Mega Millions 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 Mega Millions numbers are drawn together most often?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/questions/most-common-pairs. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.