How to Create a Lottery Prediction Algorithm in Excel – Easy Steps

The sample dataset contains 2 columns. The 1st one with a series of lottery numbers and a 2nd column, in which the probability of selecting a serial number will be calculated.

lottery prediction algorithm excel


STEP 1: Create a Dataset

  • Enter the serial number of the lottery in the Serial Number column (values can be manually inserted).
  • To do it automatically, insert 1 and 2 in B5 and B6.

Step-by-Step Procedures to Build Lottery Prediction Algorithm in Excel

  • Dag down the Fill Handle to fill the rest of the cells.

50 is the last serial number.

  • Drag the Fill Handle down to B54.

The 50 serial numbers are inserted.

  • Select the range.


STEP 2: Add Functions for Predictions

  • Enter a formula to calculate the probability of a serial number.
  • Select C5 and enter the following formula using the COUNTIF function:

=COUNTIF($K$56:$AO$6000,B5)

Step-by-Step Procedures to Build Lottery Prediction Algorithm in Excel

The formula counts the occurrence of serial number 1 in B5 in the range K56:AO6000.

  • Drag down the Fill Handle to fill all the cells.

  • All cells in column B are showing 0.
  • Select  column B.
  • Go to the Home tab.
  • In  Styles, choose Conditional Formatting.
  • Select Top/Button Rules >> Above Average.

Step-by-Step Procedures to Build Lottery Prediction Algorithm in Excel

  • In the dialog box will,  select Light Red Fill from the drop-down menu.

Lottery numbers with a weightage above the average will show Light Red color.

  • Click OK.

  • Enter random numbers between 1 to 50.
  • Select K55 and enter the following formula..

=RANDBETWEEN(1,50)

Step-by-Step Procedures to Build Lottery Prediction Algorithm in Excel

Here, the RANDBETWEEN function will insert any random integer number between 1 to 50.

  • Press CtrlC, to copy  K55 and drag the Fill handle to fill the other cells.
  • Go to Name Box on the left side of the formula bar, where the cell number is shown.
  • Enter the following formula to select the range:

K56:AO6000

This is the selected range.

  • Press Ctrl + V to paste the formula in the range.
  • Random numbers will be generated.

  • Delete the formula in the range and replace it with values.
  • Select K56:AO6000  and copy by pressing CtrlC. Values will change after every refresh.
  • Paste the range in the same range as the value format. Click K56 and right-click.
  • In the dialog box, choose Paste Special.
  • Select Paste Value.

The formula is replaced with generated random numbers.

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STEP 3: Predict the Most Frequent Numbers

  • In column C, red cells indicate that the probability of selecting these red cells is greater than normal cells.

Step-by-Step Procedures to Build Lottery Prediction Algorithm in Excel


STEP 4: Repeating the Process by Using Highlighted Numbers

  • Open a new worksheet.
  • Copy the Serial Number and Lottery Number columns by pressing CtrlC.
  • Paste these columns.
  • Click B5 under the Serial Number header.
  • Right-click and choose Paste Special.
  • Select Values and Source Formatting to paste the cells and keep the same format.

Step-by-Step Procedures to Build Lottery Prediction Algorithm in Excel

This is the output.

 

The Serial Number column keeps the most probable serial numbers.

  • Press Delete to delete the second column..
  • Enter a formula to calculate the probability of the serial number.
  • Select C5 and enter the following formula:

=COUNTIF($K$56:$AO$6000,B5)

  • Drag down the Fill Handle to fill all cells with the formula.

Cells in column B are showing 0.

Step-by-Step Procedures to Build Lottery Prediction Algorithm in Excel

  • Select column B.
  • Go to the Home tab.
  • In Styles, choose Conditional Formatting.
  • Select Top/Button Rules >> Above Average.

  • In the dialog box, select Light Red Fill from the drop-down menu.
  • Click OK.
  • To enter random numbers between 1 and 50: select K55  and enter the following formula.

=RANDBETWEEN(1,50)

  • Press Enter to see the result.

  • Copy K55 by pressing CtrlC.
  • Go to Name box on the left side of the formula bar where the cell number is shown.
  • Enter the following formula to select the range:

K56:AO6000

  • Paste the formula by pressing Ctrl + V.
  • Random numbers will be generated in this range.

Step-by-Step Procedures to Build Lottery Prediction Algorithm in Excel

  • Delete the formula in the range and replace it with values.
  • Select K56:AO6000  and copy by pressing CtrlC. Values will change after every refresh.
  • Paste the range in the same range as the value format. Click K56 and right-click.
  • In the dialog box, choose Paste Special.
  • Select Paste Value.

The formula is replaced with generated random numbers

.

In column C., red cells indicate that the probability of selecting these red cells is greater than normal cells.

  • Create 2 Excel sheets.
  • Select columns B and C .
  • Create a similar Excel worksheet.
  • In this new worksheet, copy the Serial Number and Lottery Number by pressing CtrlC.

Step-by-Step Procedures to Build Lottery Prediction Algorithm in Excel

 

  • Click B5 under the Serial Number header to paste these columns.
  • Right-click and choose Paste Special.
  • Select Values and Source Formatting to paste the cells and keep the same format.

 

In the Serial Number column, you have kept the most probable serial numbers.

  • Delete the next column by pressing Delete.
  • Follow the above procedure for the new Excel Sheet.


Final Output

After repeating the procedure twice, this will be the output.

Serial Numbers 25 and 38 are the most probable numbers.

Step-by-Step Procedures to Build Lottery Prediction Algorithm in Excel


How to Determine Lottery Probability in Excel

STEPS:

  • Column B is our lottery ticket number.
  • Column C is our output lucky lottery ticket number.
  • To find the probability, select D5 and enter the following formula:

=COMBIN(B5:C5)

  • Press Enter.
  • The result is 0.

How to Determine Lottery Probability in Excel

  • Drag down the Fill Handle to fill all cells with the formula.

 

  • The probability of the 23 serial number is 490314:1.


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