What do the Mega Millions winning numbers usually add up to?
The five main Mega Millions numbers have added up to 174.4 on average across 939 draws since October 31, 2017 (median 173); 68.7% of draws had a sum between 150 and 249. The lowest sum was 48 (June 9, 2020) and the highest 326 (December 17, 2024).
Data: 939 draws, – ; updated
How the sums are spread
| Sum of the main numbers | Draws | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–49 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 50–99 | 38 | 4.0% |
| 100–149 | 215 | 22.9% |
| 150–199 | 409 | 43.6% |
| 200–249 | 236 | 25.1% |
| 250–299 | 37 | 3.9% |
| 300–349 | 2 | 0.2% |
Why sums bunch in the middle
The 5 main numbers can add up to anything from 15 to 340, but far more combinations land near the middle of that range than at the edges, so most draws do too. A line of low numbers (like 1 through 5) has exactly the same chance as any other single line; it just belongs to a much smaller group of combinations.
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
What do the Mega Millions winning numbers usually add up to?
The five main Mega Millions numbers have added up to 174.4 on average across 939 draws since October 31, 2017 (median 173); 68.7% of draws had a sum between 150 and 249. The lowest sum was 48 (June 9, 2020) and the highest 326 (December 17, 2024).
Is a line of Mega Millions numbers with a typical sum more likely to be drawn?
No. Every combination has the same chance in each draw. Middle sums are common only because most combinations have a middle sum.
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