Bring Sports Betting
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect The Odds API to Cursor 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 Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns The Odds API into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from The Odds API and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 3 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
The Odds API in Cursor
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 Cursor 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 Cursor
Every request between Cursor 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.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.
Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.
Server shows as disconnected
Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.
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