Integrations
Sportsbooks

MCP Integration for Sportsbooks

AI-powered sports data integration for sportsbook operators using the Model Context Protocol.

Overview

The AltSportsData MCP server provides sportsbooks with intelligent access to:

  • Live Match Data - Real-time scores, statistics, and events
  • Odds Intelligence - Market analysis and odds comparison
  • League Information - Comprehensive league and team data
  • Risk Management - Exposure tracking and limit monitoring
  • Player Props - Player statistics and prop bet data

Quick Setup

Configure for Claude Desktop

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "altsportsdata-sportsbook": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@altsportsdata/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "API_KEY": "your-sportsbook-api-key",
        "ROLE": "sportsbook",
        "MARKET_ACCESS": "true"
      }
    }
  }
}

Available Tools

1. Get Live Match Data

Access real-time match information with live statistics.

{
  "name": "get_live_match",
  "arguments": {
    "match_id": "epl-2024-001",
    "include_live_stats": true,
    "include_markets": true
  }
}

Response:

{
  "match_id": "epl-2024-001",
  "status": "live",
  "minute": 67,
  "home_team": {
    "name": "Manchester United",
    "score": 2,
    "shots": 12,
    "possession": 58
  },
  "away_team": {
    "name": "Liverpool",
    "score": 1,
    "shots": 9,
    "possession": 42
  },
  "live_markets": {
    "moneyline": {
      "home": 1.85,
      "draw": 3.40,
      "away": 4.20
    },
    "total_goals": {
      "over_3.5": 2.10,
      "under_3.5": 1.75
    }
  }
}

2. Get Market Intelligence

Analyze betting markets and identify opportunities.

{
  "name": "get_market_intelligence",
  "arguments": {
    "sport": "basketball",
    "market_type": "spread",
    "timeframe": "24h"
  }
}

3. Get Player Props Data

Access detailed player statistics for prop bets.

{
  "name": "get_player_props",
  "arguments": {
    "player_id": "lebron-james",
    "stat_type": "points",
    "season": "2024-25"
  }
}

4. Monitor Risk Exposure

Track betting exposure across markets.

{
  "name": "monitor_exposure",
  "arguments": {
    "sport": "soccer",
    "league": "epl",
    "exposure_type": "liability"
  }
}

5. Get Odds Comparison

Compare odds across different markets and bookmakers.

{
  "name": "compare_odds",
  "arguments": {
    "match_id": "epl-2024-001",
    "market_types": ["moneyline", "spread", "total"]
  }
}

Sportsbook Workflows

Workflow 1: Pre-Match Market Setup

User: "Set up markets for tonight's NBA games"

AI Agent (using MCP):
1. Fetches schedule with get_schedule
2. Retrieves team stats with get_team_stats
3. Analyzes historical matchups with get_h2h_stats
4. Suggests opening lines based on data
5. Provides market recommendations

Result: Complete market setup with recommended odds

Workflow 2: Live Odds Adjustment

User: "A key player just got injured in the Liverpool match, adjust odds"

AI Agent (using MCP):
1. Identifies match with get_live_match
2. Retrieves player impact data with get_player_impact
3. Calculates odds adjustment with calculate_adjustment
4. Suggests new odds across all markets
5. Updates exposure calculations

Result: Real-time odds adjustments with risk analysis

Workflow 3: Player Props Creation

User: "Create player props for LeBron James tonight"

AI Agent (using MCP):
1. Gets player stats with get_player_props
2. Analyzes opponent defense with get_team_defense_stats
3. Reviews recent performance with get_player_recent_form
4. Suggests prop lines and odds
5. Calculates market limits

Result: Complete player prop offerings with suggested limits

Workflow 4: Risk Management

User: "Show me our biggest liabilities for this weekend"

AI Agent (using MCP):
1. Monitors exposure with monitor_exposure
2. Identifies high-risk positions with analyze_risk
3. Suggests hedging opportunities with find_hedges
4. Provides limit recommendations with suggest_limits

Result: Comprehensive risk report with actionable insights

Authentication & Security

API Key Configuration

Your sportsbook API key provides access to:

  • Real-time match data
  • Market intelligence
  • Player statistics
  • Risk management tools

Rate Limits

Endpoint TypeRate LimitNotes
Live Match Data120 req/minReal-time updates
Market Intelligence60 req/minAnalytics
Player Props100 req/minStatistics
Risk Monitoring30 req/minExposure tracking

Security Best Practices

  • Store API keys in environment variables
  • Use separate keys for production/staging
  • Monitor API usage regularly
  • Implement request timeouts
  • Log all AI interactions for audit

Example Prompts

Market Analysis

"Analyze betting patterns for tonight's Champions League matches"
"Compare our odds to market averages for Premier League games"
"Show sharp money movement in NBA spreads today"

Risk Management

"What's our exposure on Manchester United to win the league?"
"Identify correlated risk across parlay bets this weekend"
"Calculate optimal limits for live betting on NFL games"

Player Props

"Create props for all NBA games tonight"
"What's Mahomes' passing yards trend against zone defense?"
"Suggest player prop limits based on recent form"

Live Operations

"Monitor all live soccer matches and alert on significant events"
"Adjust odds for the Lakers game based on current score"
"Suspend markets where home team is dominating"

Integration Examples

TypeScript Integration

import { MCPClient } from '@modelcontextprotocol/sdk';
 
const sportsbookClient = new MCPClient({
  serverUrl: 'http://localhost:3000/mcp',
  apiKey: process.env.SPORTSBOOK_API_KEY,
  role: 'sportsbook'
});
 
// Get live match data
const liveMatch = await sportsbookClient.call('get_live_match', {
  match_id: 'epl-2024-001',
  include_markets: true
});
 
// Monitor risk exposure
const exposure = await sportsbookClient.call('monitor_exposure', {
  sport: 'soccer',
  league: 'epl'
});

Python Integration

from altsportsdata_mcp import MCPClient
 
client = MCPClient(
    api_key=os.getenv('SPORTSBOOK_API_KEY'),
    role='sportsbook'
)
 
# Get player props
props = client.call_tool('get_player_props', {
    'player_id': 'lebron-james',
    'stat_type': 'points'
})
 
# Compare odds
comparison = client.call_tool('compare_odds', {
    'match_id': 'nba-2024-001',
    'market_types': ['spread', 'total']
})

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Issue: Live data delays

Solutions:

  • Verify WebSocket connection is active
  • Check network latency
  • Enable push notifications
  • Increase cache TTL for non-critical data

Issue: Odds comparison discrepancies

Solutions:

  • Verify timestamp synchronization
  • Check data source configuration
  • Review market type mapping
  • Validate odds format (American/Decimal/Fractional)

Issue: High API usage

Solutions:

  • Implement request batching
  • Use WebSocket for live data
  • Enable intelligent caching
  • Filter unnecessary data fields

Best Practices

Performance Optimization

  1. Use WebSockets for Live Data: Subscribe to live match updates instead of polling
  2. Batch Requests: Combine multiple queries when possible
  3. Cache Static Data: League info, team rosters rarely change
  4. Filter Response Data: Request only needed fields

Error Handling

try {
  const match = await client.call('get_live_match', { match_id: 'epl-001' });
} catch (error) {
  if (error.code === 'MATCH_NOT_FOUND') {
    // Handle missing match
  } else if (error.code === 'RATE_LIMIT_EXCEEDED') {
    // Implement backoff strategy
  } else if (error.code === 'MARKET_SUSPENDED') {
    // Handle suspended market
  }
}

Compliance

  • Implement responsible gambling checks
  • Log all AI-generated odds suggestions
  • Maintain audit trail for regulatory compliance
  • Validate all automated decisions
  • Set maximum exposure limits

Advanced Features

Custom Market Creation

{
  "name": "create_custom_market",
  "arguments": {
    "match_id": "epl-2024-001",
    "market_type": "custom",
    "definition": {
      "name": "Total Corners in Second Half",
      "type": "over_under",
      "line": 5.5
    }
  }
}

Automated Hedge Suggestions

{
  "name": "suggest_hedges",
  "arguments": {
    "exposure_threshold": 100000,
    "sport": "soccer",
    "market_types": ["moneyline", "spread"]
  }
}

Predictive Analytics

{
  "name": "predict_outcome",
  "arguments": {
    "match_id": "nba-2024-001",
    "model_type": "ensemble",
    "factors": ["recent_form", "h2h", "injuries"]
  }
}

Support Resources

Next Steps

Configure Your Integration

Set up the MCP server for your sportsbook platform

Setup Guide β†’

Explore API Endpoints

Review all available sports data endpoints

API Reference β†’

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