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About This Analysis

Powerball is one of America's largest multi-state lottery games, with drawings held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM ET. Players select five main numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26. This page provides a comprehensive statistical breakdown of Powerball drawing results to help you explore historical trends and number patterns.

Our analysis covers 1417 drawings since the current format was introduced on October 4, 2015. You can review which numbers have appeared most and least often, examine odd/even distributions, find the most common number pairs and triplets, and check your own numbers against past results.

Important disclaimer: Every Powerball drawing is an independent random event. Past results do not influence future outcomes. The statistics on this page are for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a strategy for predicting winning numbers.

Latest Drawings

Date Numbers Powerball
2026-10-17
12 13 24 32 35
11
2026-10-14
3 34 37 42 46
20
2026-10-12
22 28 38 51 69
9
2026-10-10
1 4 19 33 51
15
2026-10-07
11 13 14 21 65
19

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Summary Statistics

Total Drawings

1417

Average Main Number

35.35

Average Powerball

13.48

Understanding Number Frequency

"Hot" numbers are those drawn more frequently than average, while "cold" numbers appear less often. In our dataset of 1417 Powerball drawings, some numbers have naturally appeared more than others simply due to random variation. It is important to understand that this does not make them more or less likely to appear in the next drawing.

This concept is often confused with the gambler's fallacy — the mistaken belief that if a number hasn't appeared in a while, it's "due" to come up. In reality, each of the 69 main numbers and 26 Powerball numbers has exactly the same probability of being drawn every time, regardless of past results. Frequency analysis is useful for understanding historical data, but it has no predictive power over future drawings.

Number Frequency Analysis

Most Common Main

21 127
61 125
64 125
28 121
23 119
36 118
27 118
32 118
33 118
69 117

Least Common Main

13 78
26 82
46 84
49 84
34 85
25 91
41 92
48 92
35 92
22 92

Most Common PB

14 68
4 66
24 63
20 62
21 62
18 61
25 60
5 60
9 59
1 59

Least Common PB

16 40
8 45
17 45
15 47
7 48
22 48
12 48
11 49
10 51
19 51

Reading the Patterns

The patterns section below shows the ratio of odd to even numbers drawn and how often consecutive numbers appear together. For example, an odd/even ratio near 1.0 means odd and even numbers are drawn in roughly equal proportion. Consecutive number pairs (like 14-15 or 32-33) occur naturally in random drawings — on average, you can expect about one consecutive pair every few draws.

These patterns emerge from the mathematics of random selection and are expected in any sufficiently large dataset. They reflect the nature of randomness itself, not a hidden system or trend that can be exploited.

Number Patterns

Odd/Even Ratio

Main Numbers: 1.04
Powerball: 1.04

Consecutive Numbers

Average per drawing: 0.29

About Number Combinations

The combinations section shows which pairs and triplets of main numbers have appeared together most frequently in past Powerball drawings. A pair is any two numbers drawn in the same drawing, while a triplet is any three. With five numbers drawn per game, each drawing produces 10 possible pairs and 10 possible triplets.

Even the "most common" pairs and triplets typically appear in a very small percentage of total drawings. These combinations are not predictive — they simply reflect which groupings have occurred by chance so far. Every possible combination of numbers has an equal probability of being drawn.

Number Combinations

Most Common Pairs

37,44
Frequency: 15 (1.1%)
3,16
Frequency: 15 (1.1%)
52,64
Frequency: 15 (1.1%)
21,32
Frequency: 15 (1.1%)
61,69
Frequency: 15 (1.1%)
44,50
Frequency: 14 (1.0%)
8,27
Frequency: 14 (1.0%)
23,32
Frequency: 14 (1.0%)
51,61
Frequency: 14 (1.0%)
19,21
Frequency: 14 (1.0%)
2,39
Frequency: 13 (0.9%)
66,67
Frequency: 13 (0.9%)

Most Common Triplets

32,55,64
Frequency: 4 (0.3%)
2,12,65
Frequency: 4 (0.3%)
17,19,21
Frequency: 4 (0.3%)
52,54,64
Frequency: 4 (0.3%)
30,41,48
Frequency: 4 (0.3%)
28,51,69
Frequency: 4 (0.3%)
7,15,36
Frequency: 4 (0.3%)
12,20,21
Frequency: 4 (0.3%)
6,35,36
Frequency: 4 (0.3%)

Main Numbers Distribution

Powerball Distribution

Number Range Distribution

Number Range Analysis

1-14

Total Frequency: 1377
Top 5 Most Common:
Number 3 114 times
Number 6 108 times
Number 12 106 times
Number 2 103 times
Number 4 100 times
Top 5 Least Common:
Number 9 96 times
Number 10 95 times
Number 1 94 times
Number 5 94 times
Number 13 78 times

15-28

Total Frequency: 1468
Top 5 Most Common:
Number 21 127 times
Number 28 121 times
Number 23 119 times
Number 27 118 times
Number 16 110 times
Top 5 Least Common:
Number 20 100 times
Number 15 97 times
Number 22 92 times
Number 25 91 times
Number 26 82 times

29-42

Total Frequency: 1440
Top 5 Most Common:
Number 32 118 times
Number 33 118 times
Number 36 118 times
Number 37 112 times
Number 39 107 times
Top 5 Least Common:
Number 38 96 times
Number 29 95 times
Number 35 92 times
Number 41 92 times
Number 34 85 times

43-56

Total Frequency: 1399
Top 5 Most Common:
Number 47 113 times
Number 53 113 times
Number 44 112 times
Number 52 110 times
Number 45 102 times
Top 5 Least Common:
Number 55 95 times
Number 48 92 times
Number 51 92 times
Number 46 84 times
Number 49 84 times

57-69

Total Frequency: 1401
Top 5 Most Common:
Number 61 125 times
Number 64 125 times
Number 63 117 times
Number 69 117 times
Number 59 113 times
Top 5 Least Common:
Number 57 100 times
Number 58 99 times
Number 68 99 times
Number 60 95 times
Number 65 94 times

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Responsible Play & Lottery Odds

The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are approximately 1 in 292.2 million. To put that in perspective, you are far more likely to be struck by lightning (1 in 15,300 over a lifetime) than to match all five numbers plus the Powerball. Even matching five main numbers without the Powerball — good for a $1 million prize — carries odds of about 1 in 11.7 million.

Lottery games are designed to be a form of entertainment, not a financial strategy or investment. If you choose to play, set a budget you can afford to lose and stick to it. Never spend money on lottery tickets that is needed for rent, bills, groceries, or savings. The expected return on a lottery ticket is significantly less than its purchase price.

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, free and confidential help is available 24/7. Call or text the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700, or visit ncpgambling.org.

Lotto Draws is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any state lottery commission or the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL). All data is sourced from publicly available records.

Powerball Frequently Asked Questions

What are hot and cold numbers in Powerball?

Hot numbers are those drawn more frequently than average in past Powerball drawings, while cold numbers appear less often. However, every number has an equal probability of being drawn in each drawing regardless of past frequency.

What are the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?

The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are approximately 1 in 292.2 million. Matching five main numbers without the Powerball carries odds of about 1 in 11.7 million.

Can past Powerball results predict future winning numbers?

No. Every Powerball drawing is an independent random event. Past results do not influence future outcomes. Statistical analysis of historical data is for informational and entertainment purposes only.

When are Powerball drawings held?

Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM Eastern Time.

How does Powerball number selection work?

Players select five main numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26. Matching all six numbers wins the jackpot. The optional Power Play multiplier (2x-10x) can increase non-jackpot prizes for an additional $1 per play.