The Odds API Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Get real-time sports betting odds and live scores across global leagues.
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Why people use The Odds API
The Odds API: Real-time Sports Betting Market Data for Analysts
With this Connector, that manual grind disappears. You just ask your agent to pull the current odds for a specific sport or league. It gathers the data from dozens of sources and presents it to you in a clean format. You get the information you need in seconds, allowing you to focus on the analysis instead of the data entry.
What Vinkius changes
That you get a live feed of sports betting markets directly into your AI chat.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Comparing NFL lines
A user asks for the best spreads on upcoming NFL games across 10 different bookmakers to find the best value.
- Real-world use case 02
Tracking live soccer
A fan wants to see the live score and current odds for a Premier League match in progress during the 70th minute.
- Real-world use case 03
Market research
An analyst asks the agent to summarize the odds movement for NBA games over the last week to identify trends.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete The Odds API capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with The Odds API.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through The Odds API.
- 01 Capability
Get scores
Get live and past scores for various sports. This helps you stay updated on game progress without manual checking.
- 02 Capability
List sports
See all the sports and leagues the API supports. Use this to understand the scope of available data before you start.
- 03 Capability
Get odds
Pull current odds for a specific sport. It lets you compare prices across different regions and bookmakers instantly.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask The Odds API to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use The Odds API from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_c6IBR0CVo0fNnVBTKLDKfiMJKtCAiqKJkozfynXP/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it The Odds API, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable The Odds API for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_c6IBR0CVo0fNnVBTKLDKfiMJKtCAiqKJkozfynXP/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the The Odds API URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable The Odds API in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"the-odds-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_c6IBR0CVo0fNnVBTKLDKfiMJKtCAiqKJkozfynXP/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using The Odds API
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using The Odds API, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"the-odds-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_c6IBR0CVo0fNnVBTKLDKfiMJKtCAiqKJkozfynXP/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using The Odds API
Ask Copilot: "Using The Odds API, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"the-odds-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_c6IBR0CVo0fNnVBTKLDKfiMJKtCAiqKJkozfynXP/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using The Odds API
Open Cascade and ask: "Using The Odds API, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"the-odds-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_c6IBR0CVo0fNnVBTKLDKfiMJKtCAiqKJkozfynXP/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using The Odds API
Ask Cline: "Using The Odds API, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add the-odds-api --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_c6IBR0CVo0fNnVBTKLDKfiMJKtCAiqKJkozfynXP/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using The Odds API
Ask Claude: "Using The Odds API, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work The Odds API can move forward.
This is for the person who lives in sports data. It's for the analyst who needs to see the numbers move in real-time without the manual grind of refreshing pages.
Sports Betting Professional
Compares odds across multiple bookmakers to find the best value for high-stakes picks on a Tuesday afternoon.
Data Analyst
Pulls historical and live scores to build predictive models or market trend reports for sports clients.
Sports Content Creator
Gets live scores and odds quickly to keep fans updated on social media feeds during live game windows.
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Before you connect
Questions about The Odds API.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
How can The Odds API help with sports betting?
It gives you a centralized way to see real-time betting odds from many different bookmakers at once. This lets you compare prices and find the best value for your picks without checking every site individually.
Can I see odds from different countries?
Yes, it supports multiple regions including the US, UK, EU, and AU. You can ask your agent to show you how the market differs between these locations.
Does it work for NFL and NBA?
It covers major leagues across many sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, and various international soccer leagues.
How do I get live scores?
You can simply ask your agent to check the live score for any sport. It will pull the most recent data to tell you the current score and game status.
Can I use this for research?
Absolutely. You can use it to pull historical results or audit past market movements to help with your data modeling and research projects.
What leagues are supported?
It supports a wide range of sports and leagues, including major American leagues, international soccer, and even eSports.
Can I get odds for the Premier League?
Yes! Use the get_odds capability 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 capability 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.
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