I believe there is a to-hit roll for every mob in range.  Just using a normal curve (bell curve), the odds of missing some are guranteed.  I'll notice the misses more when there are only a few mobs.  
I have also tossed a Fireball into a group of 8 or more hoping it would miss most, and it hit the vast majority of them.  All I can suggest is slot accuracy until your at a point where you like.  Dont expect it to hit em all.