The {3-2-1} Pattern isn’t commonly seen in Mega Millions. When it does play, it sometimes leaves a lasting impression. After being The One Pattern that knocked the jackpot down to a “earthly” value, it decided to stick around for a bit longer! With the return of the {3-2-1} Pattern came an explosion of repeating Three-Number Combinations and a jackpot that stood back up, standing at $22 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-2-1} Pattern encore was made possible by winning numbers 17, 21, 27, 43, 56 and MB 15. This Pattern has now played 38 times.

There have now been 709 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 5.36% of the time. Recall that the {3-2-1} Pattern played September 21, 2021.

The [3-2-1] General Order, now with 20 appearances, has played in 52.6% of the 38 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 709 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 2.82% of the time. Prior to Friday night, the [3-2-1] General Order played September 3, 2021.

Now with three appearances, the 0 3 0 2 0 1 Specific Order has played in 15% of the 20 drawings where the General Order was [3-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 7.89% of the 38 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.42% of all 709 drawings. The 0 3 0 2 0 1 Specific Order was last seen April 16, 2021.

Three-Number Combinations

The repeating Three-Number Combination quintet was most impressive!

• 17, 21, 43 (Debuted February 27, 2018)
• 17, 21, 56 (Debuted December 13, 2019)
• 21, 43, 56 (Debuted October 17, 2014)
• 17, 56, MB 15 (Debuted October 30, 2015 and previously played September 13, 2016)
• 17, 43, MB 15 (Debuted June 30, 2015)

Will the {3-2-1} Pattern have the stomach for a three-peat Tuesday night?