The Odds API MCP Server for Google ADK 3 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add The Odds API as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
from google.adk.agents import Agent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool import McpToolset
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import (
StreamableHTTPConnectionParams,
)
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_tools = McpToolset(
connection_params=StreamableHTTPConnectionParams(
url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
)
)
agent = Agent(
model="gemini-2.5-pro",
name="the_odds_api_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with The Odds API "
"using 3 available tools."
),
tools=[mcp_tools],
)
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About The Odds API MCP Server
Equip your AI agent with real-time sports market intelligence via The Odds API MCP server. This integration provides instant access to live odds from dozens of bookmakers across major sports leagues including NFL, NBA, MLB, EPL, and more. Your agent can list all supported sports, retrieve current market odds for specific regions, and check live or historical scores. Whether you are analyzing market trends, tracking your favorite teams, or building a betting advisor, your agent acts as a dedicated sports data analyst through natural conversation.
Google ADK natively supports The Odds API as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 3 tools with Gemini's long-context reasoning for complex multi-tool workflows, with production-ready session management and evaluation built in.
What you can do
- Live Odds Retrieval — Get real-time odds for upcoming games from multiple bookmakers.
- Sports Discovery — List all available sports and leagues supported by the API.
- Score Tracking — Check live and recently completed game scores for various sports.
- Market Comparison — Compare prices across different bookmakers and regions (US, UK, EU, AU).
- Historical Auditing — Summarize and analyze past game results and market movements.
The The Odds API MCP Server exposes 3 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Google ADK in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect The Odds API to Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the The Odds API MCP Server with Google ADK.
Install Google ADK
Run pip install google-adk
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Create the agent
Save the code above and integrate into your ADK workflow
Explore tools
The agent will discover 3 tools from The Odds API via MCP
Why Use Google ADK with the The Odds API MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with The Odds API through the Model Context Protocol.
Google ADK natively supports MCP tool servers. declare a tool provider and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution
Built on Gemini models, ADK provides long-context reasoning ideal for complex multi-tool workflows with The Odds API
Production-ready features like session management, evaluation, and deployment come built-in. not bolted on
Seamless integration with Google Cloud services means you can combine The Odds API tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
The Odds API + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the The Odds API MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query The Odds API and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine The Odds API tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query The Odds API regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including The Odds API
The Odds API MCP Tools for Google ADK (3)
These 3 tools become available when you connect The Odds API to Google ADK via MCP:
get_odds
Get odds for a specific sport
get_scores
Get live and past scores
list_sports
List all available sports
Example Prompts for The Odds API in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with The Odds API immediately.
"Show me the current odds for the next NFL games."
"Check the live scores for the English Premier League."
"List all sports available on The Odds API."
Troubleshooting The Odds API MCP Server with Google ADK
Common issues when connecting The Odds API to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkThe Odds API + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating The Odds API MCP Server with Google ADK.
How does Google ADK connect to MCP servers?
Can ADK agents use multiple MCP servers?
Which Gemini models work best with MCP tools?
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Connect The Odds API to Google ADK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 3 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.