Bring Sports Betting
to Claude Code
Create your Vinkius account to connect The Odds API to Claude Code and start using all 3 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the 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.
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.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Odds API Key (get it at the-odds-api.com)
- Start querying sports data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Sports Enthusiasts — stay updated with real-time odds and scores for their favorite leagues.
- Data Analysts — collect and analyze sports market data for research or modeling.
- Betting Professionals — quickly compare odds across multiple bookmakers.
- App Developers — integrate dynamic sports data into custom applications.
Built-in capabilities (3)
Get odds for a specific sport
Get live and past scores
List all available sports
Why Claude Code?
Claude Code registers The Odds API as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 3 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where The Odds API data drives decisions without human intervention.
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Single-command setup:
claude mcp addregisters the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart - —
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using The Odds API tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
The Odds API in Claude Code
Why run The Odds API with Vinkius?
The The Odds API connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 3 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
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Professionals who connect The Odds API to Claude Code through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
The Odds API for Claude Code
Every request between Claude Code and The Odds API is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get odds for the Premier League?
Yes! Use the get_odds tool with the sport key soccer_epl. It will return the latest odds from various bookmakers.
How do I see results for recently finished games?
Use the get_scores tool and provide the sport key. It will return the scores for live games and those that have recently ended.
What bookmaker regions are supported?
The Odds API supports 'us' (United States), 'uk' (United Kingdom), 'eu' (Europe), and 'au' (Australia). Use the regions parameter to filter odds.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add <name> --transport http "<url>" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.
Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.
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