California Pattern Shift Report — May 2026
A look at how drawing patterns have shifted across California lottery games over the past 30 days compared to the prior period. We examine odd/even splits, consecutive numbers, span ranges, and repeat digit patterns.
Daily 3
Odd/Even breakdown: All Odd 5.0%, All Even 13.3%, Mixed 81.7%
All-odd draws shifted up 5.0 percentage points vs. last month.
Double digits: 23.3% of draws
Daily 4
Odd/Even breakdown: All Odd 10.0%, All Even 3.3%, Mixed 86.7%
All-odd draws shifted down 90.0 percentage points vs. last month.
Double digits: 43.3% of draws
Fantasy 5
Dominant odd/even split: 3O/2E at 36.7%
Shift from last month's dominant 0O/5E split.
Consecutive number frequency: 46.7% of draws contained consecutive numbers.
Average span: 26 (difference between highest and lowest numbers drawn).
Powerball
Dominant odd/even split: 3O/2E at 53.9%
Consecutive number frequency: 23.1% of draws contained consecutive numbers.
Average span: 43 (difference between highest and lowest numbers drawn).
Mega Millions
Dominant odd/even split: 2O/3E at 62.5%
Consecutive number frequency: 25.0% of draws contained consecutive numbers.
Average span: 41 (difference between highest and lowest numbers drawn).
SuperLotto Plus
Dominant odd/even split: 3O/2E at 37.5%
Consecutive number frequency: 12.5% of draws contained consecutive numbers.
Average span: 38 (difference between highest and lowest numbers drawn).
What to Make of Pattern Shifts
Pattern shifts are descriptive, not predictive. They show how the recent draws have played out, not how future draws will go. That said, understanding the current distribution helps you make more informed choices when selecting numbers. Explore the Patterns page for the full interactive breakdown.
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