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USAMay 8, 2026

Mega Millions Analysis for 2026-05-08 Draw

The Mega Millions draw on 2026-05-08 featured winning numbers 37, 47, 49, 51, 58 with a bonus number 16 and an estimated jackpot of $215 million. Notably, three main numbers repeated from the last five draws, and hot main numbers like 36, 16, and 18 continue to stand out.

By Dom Thatcher

What Stood Out

The draw came in at 4:1 (odd:even), a pattern that hit 5 times in the last 18 draws. The sum of 242 is on the high side.

  • Repeats vs last 5 draws: 3 main, 0 bonus.
  • Top hot main numbers: 36, 16, 18, 21, 35.

Odd/Even Breakdown

The latest draw showed a strong skew towards odd numbers, with four odd and one even number drawn (4:1 pattern). This pattern is the second most common in recent draws, having appeared five times out of eighteen. The most frequent pattern remains 2:3 with seven occurrences, followed closely by the 3:2 pattern also with five hits.

  • Latest draw odd/even pattern: 4 odd, 1 even (4:1)
  • Most common pattern overall: 2 odd, 3 even (7 hits)
  • 4:1 and 3:2 patterns each have 5 hits

Sum Analysis

The sum of the winning main numbers in the 2026-05-08 draw reached 242, which is significantly higher than the average sum of 183.78. This sum is categorized as high, a range that has been hit three times across all draws, indicating a tendency for some draws to favor larger combined totals.

  • Latest draw sum: 242 (high range)
  • Average sum across draws: 183.78
  • Sum of 242 recorded once before

Repeat Check

In terms of number repetition, three main numbers (47, 51, 58) from the latest draw were also present in the previous five draws, while the bonus number 16 did not repeat. Over the last ten draws, five main numbers have repeated, demonstrating a moderate level of recurrence in the winning numbers.

  • 3 main numbers repeated vs last 5 draws
  • 0 bonus numbers repeated vs last 5 draws
  • 5 main numbers repeated vs last 10 draws

Hot & Cold

Among the hot main numbers, 36 leads with four hits, followed by 16 and 18 each with three hits. These numbers are notable for their frequent appearance and could be of interest to players tracking number trends. Conversely, cold numbers such as 70, 67, and 64 have not appeared in recent draws, suggesting lower activity.

  • Hot main numbers: 36 (4 hits), 16 (3 hits), 18 (3 hits)
  • Cold main numbers: 70, 67, 64 (0 hits each)
  • Hot bonus numbers include 16 with 2 hits

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Lottery outcomes are random. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This analysis is for informational purposes only.

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