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Mega Millions number sums

Mega Millions number sums: The distribution of the five white-ball totals. 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 →

White-ball sum distribution

Average observed sum: 177.74 · Theoretical mean: 177.50

Sum of five white balls, grouped in 25-point bands
PatternDrawingsObserved share
0–2400.00%
25–4900.00%
50–7400.00%
75–9942.50%
100–12495.63%
125–1492415.00%
150–1744226.25%
175–1993823.75%
200–2242213.75%
225–249138.13%
250–27463.75%
275–29921.25%
300–32400.00%
325–34900.00%

The minimum possible sum is 15 (1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5). The maximum is 340. Central sums occur in more combinations than extreme sums. Selecting a central sum does not improve the odds of an individual combination.

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