Mega Millions odd & even

Mega Millions odd & even: Observed splits alongside exact theoretical probabilities. Based on 160 drawings under one set of rules.

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Sample size160Verified completed drawings

First drawing in sampleApr 8, 2025Eastern drawing date

Latest drawing in sampleOct 16, 2026All gaps end at this drawing

Selected number pools70 / 24White balls / Mega Ball

These statistics describe past drawings; they do not predict outcomes. A number is never “due.” Every valid combination under these rules has the same chance in an independent, fair drawing. Methods & limitations →

Odd / even distribution

Five white balls only. The Mega Ball is excluded.

0 odd / 5 even

1 odd / 4 even

2 odd / 3 even

3 odd / 2 even

4 odd / 1 even

5 odd / 0 even

Odd and even white-ball splits
Pattern	Drawings	Observed share	Theoretical share
0 odd / 5 even	11	6.88%	2.68%
1 odd / 4 even	22	13.75%	15.14%
2 odd / 3 even	53	33.13%	32.18%
3 odd / 2 even	49	30.63%	32.18%
4 odd / 1 even	22	13.75%	15.14%
5 odd / 0 even	3	1.88%	2.68%

Why aren't all splits equally likely?

Each combination is equally likely, but some patterns contain more combinations. The theoretical share for k odd balls is C(odd pool, k) × C(even pool, 5 − k) / C(70, 5). A common pattern does not make a specific ticket more likely to win.

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