Mega Millions numbers — May 17, 2005

Draw analysis

• The five white balls add up to 99 — below the historical median of 158 for Mega Millions.
• Odd/even split: 3 odd / 2 even (historical average: 2.5 even).
• Low/high split: 4 low / 1 high (low = 1–35).
• Includes 1 consecutive pair — rarer than most players expect.
• Mega Ball: 17 (range 1–25).