$100,000 on the table: North Carolina Cash 5 serves up a tight spread on Feb. 6, 2026

• ⚡ North Carolina Lottery Daily Quick Report & Payout Info
• Winning Numbers: North Carolina Cash 5 drew 8-20-23-32-35 (Double Play: 11-21-27-32-43).
• Jackpot Status: Cash 5 jackpot listed at $100,000 (check your ticket—tonight’s outcome determines whether it was hit or rolls on).
• Drawing Time: Drawings are held at 10:59 PM ET on daily draw nights (per game schedule).
• Payout Chart: See the prize tier breakdown and payout notes in the “Payouts, prize tiers & claim center basics” section below.
• TrendPick AI Insight: A balanced sum with a mid-wide range suggests a “steady, not spicy” distribution—until that one repeat number shows up and steals the spotlight.

The North Carolina Lottery Daily results for Friday, February 6, 2026 include the Cash 5 winning numbers 8-20-23-32-35, with Double Play numbers 11-21-27-32-43. The jackpot for Cash 5 was listed at $100,000 for this drawing; whether it was hit or rolled over depends on whether a lucky ticket matched all five numbers.

North Carolina Lottery Daily lottery results – Friday, February 6, 2026

North Carolina Cash 5 results

Let’s start with the money, because that’s why we’re all here pretending we “just like the excitement.” The North Carolina Cash 5 jackpot sat at $100,000 for Friday night. That’s not retirement-on-a-beach cash, but it is absolutely “pay off a chunk of life” cash—especially if you’re smart about whether to take a cash lump sum (when offered) versus stretching it out.

Winning numbers:

820233235

Double Play numbers:

1121273243

If you matched all five in the main draw, congratulations: you just turned a routine Friday into a financial mic drop. If you missed by one, welcome to the most expensive hobby in America—also known as “being close.” The odds are never your best friend in lottery land, but they do occasionally RSVP “yes” to someone’s weekend plans.

TrendPick AI stats table (Cash 5) — Feb. 6, 2026

North Carolina Lottery Daily patterns & number behavior – Cash 5 + Double Play (Feb. 6, 2026)

Where the numbers “lived”: low, mid, and high

Tonight’s main-lineup set (8, 20, 23, 32, 35) is a tidy walk from low to high without doing anything reckless. You’ve got one single-digit anchor at 8, a mid-pack pair at 20 and 23, and then a late push with 32 and 35. That’s the kind of distribution that looks sensible on paper—of course, lotteries don’t reward “sensible,” they reward “matched all five.”

The range of 27 (35 minus 8) says the draw covered a respectable portion of the board. Not cramped, not wild. Think of it like diversifying a portfolio—except your portfolio is five numbered balls and your advisor is a bouncing plastic sphere.

Pairs, gaps, and the almost-consecutive tease

No true consecutive numbers showed up in the main draw (so no 23-24 type of romance), but we did get a near-neighbor vibe in the 32–35 area. The gaps are mostly modest: 8→20 is the big leap, then it settles into smaller steps. That often “feels” more believable to players, which is funny because randomness doesn’t care about your feelings—or your carefully chosen birthdays, anniversaries, and “I saw it in a dream” numbers.

The repeat that tried to headline both shows

Here’s the fun subplot: 32 appears in both the main draw and Double Play. That’s not a signal from the universe to bet the house next time—please don’t—but it is a notable coincidence in a single night’s data. The TrendPick AI Engine detected a cross-draw repeat (32) alongside a steady sum profile, which can make the overall night look “patterned” even when it’s simply random overlap.

Double Play, meanwhile, skewed a bit higher at the top end with 43, and it leaned odd-heavy overall (11, 21, 27, 32, 43). If you played both, this is where you check whether your ticket is a hero or just an entertaining receipt.

North Carolina Lottery Daily payouts, prize tiers & claim center basics – Feb. 6, 2026

Prize tiers: why “not the jackpot” can still be a win

Cash 5 is built around multiple prize tier outcomes, so matching fewer than five can still put money back in your pocket. Is it life-changing? Usually not. Is it better than a zero? Absolutely. The key is to verify your exact match count and the corresponding payout for the drawing date.

Claiming tips: from pocket to claim center

If your ticket is a big one, don’t do the classic move of taking a victory lap on social media before you’ve secured it. Sign the back, store it safely, and follow the North Carolina Lottery’s instructions for where to claim—smaller wins are typically handled at retailers, while larger prizes may require a visit to a claim center. Keep your ID handy, read the deadline rules, and consider professional advice if you’re staring at a genuinely major payout decision.

Next-draw strategy corner – TrendPick AI for North Carolina Cash 5 (Feb. 6, 2026)

What to do with tonight’s “balanced” profile

If you’re the kind of player who likes to tinker, tonight’s sum (118) and mix (2 odd / 3 even) land in a comfortable middle. That’s not a prediction—just a snapshot. The best “strategy” is budgeting: decide what you’re willing to spend for entertainment, because the odds are not out here handing out charity.

Want to go deeper than vibes? Analyze your strategy for the next draw with TrendPick AI for these games on NichebrAI—start with the dedicated North Carolina Cash 5 page at https://nichebrai.com/north-carolina-cash-5/. If you like comparing draw behavior across states (because nothing says fun like cross-referencing probability), you can peek at similar formats like Texas Cash Five or even browse bigger-jackpot temptations via Powerball Pro and Mega Millions Pro.

And if tonight was your night—truly, sincerely—enjoy the win. Pay the bills, save a chunk, and maybe buy something delightfully unnecessary. After all, that’s what “found money” is for.