The Odds API MCP Server for Mastra AI 3 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect The Odds API through Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically. type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
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import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { createMCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
servers: {
"the-odds-api": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "The Odds API Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with The Odds API " +
"using 3 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with The Odds API?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
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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.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and The Odds API tool infrastructure. Connect 3 tools through Vinkius and use Mastra's built-in workflow engine to chain tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution. deployable to any Node.js host in one command.
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 Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the The Odds API MCP Server with Mastra AI.
Install dependencies
Run npm install @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the agent
Save to agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.ts
Explore tools
Mastra discovers 3 tools from The Odds API via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the The Odds API MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with The Odds API through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add The Odds API without touching business code
Built-in workflow engine chains MCP tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution for complex automation
TypeScript-native: full type inference for every The Odds API tool response with IDE autocomplete and compile-time checks
One-command deployment to any Node.js host. Vercel, Railway, Fly.io, or your own infrastructure
The Odds API + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the The Odds API MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query The Odds API, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed The Odds API as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query The Odds API on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using The Odds API tools alongside other MCP servers
The Odds API MCP Tools for Mastra AI (3)
These 3 tools become available when you connect The Odds API to Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting The Odds API to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpThe Odds API + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating The Odds API MCP Server with Mastra AI.
How does Mastra AI connect to MCP servers?
MCPClient with the server URL and pass it to your agent. Mastra discovers all tools and makes them available with full TypeScript types.Can Mastra agents use tools from multiple servers?
Does Mastra support workflow orchestration?
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Connect The Odds API to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 3 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.