4 min
Kelly Criterion with Live Odds in Python
Kelly criterion explained simply, why fractional Kelly wins in practice, and a Python calculator that sizes stakes from live odds.
James Whitfield
24 Jul 2026
Blog
Guides and tutorials for developers working with sports odds data. New here? Start with our sports odds API or the esports odds API.
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11 min
The Best Free Odds API in 2026
Most free odds APIs are trials in disguise. Odds-API.io gives you 100 requests/hour, pre-match odds across 50+ sports and a 3-day WebSocket trial. Free forever.
James Whitfield
1 May 2026
8 min
How to Connect a Sports Betting Odds API to Claude Using MCP
Connect Claude to live sports betting odds in under a minute. Download the free Claude extension, enter your API key, and start finding value bets instantly
James Whitfield
12 Apr 2026
7 min
How to Build an Arbitrage Scanner in Python Using Odds-API
Build a Python arbitrage scanner that finds guaranteed profits across 365+ bookmakers. Includes Telegram alerts and complete source code.
James Whitfield
12 Feb 2026
9 min
Using a Sports Betting API with Python: Complete Guide
Learn how to use a sports betting API with Python. Step-by-step guide with real code snippets for fetching live odds, comparing bookmakers, and finding value bets using Odds-API.io.
James Whitfield
12 Feb 2026
10 min
Pinnacle Shut Down Their API. Here's What We Did About It.
Pinnacle killed public API access in July 2025. Here's how we replaced it with Betfair Exchange, SingBet, Polymarket, and other sharp alternatives.
James Whitfield
1 Feb 2026
5 min
Odds-API.io vs OpticOdds: The Complete 2026 Comparison
Compare Odds-API.io vs OpticOdds for real-time betting odds. See how bookmaker coverage, pricing, WebSocket streaming, and features stack up in this 2026 comparison.
James Whitfield
29 Jan 2026
5 min
Odds-API.io vs BoltOdds: The Complete 2026 Comparison
Compare Odds-API.io vs BoltOdds for real-time betting odds. See how bookmaker coverage, WebSocket streaming, pricing, and features stack up in this 2026 comparison.
James Whitfield
22 Jan 2026
20 min
Polymarket and Kalshi Arbitrage: A Developer Guide
Polymarket and Kalshi are creating massive arbitrage opportunities. Build an automated scanner with Odds-API.io using real-time WebSocket streaming and 365+ bookmaker data in a single API.
James Whitfield
15 Jan 2026
4 min
Live Odds Stream: Real-Time Betting Odds with WebSocket
Stream real-time betting odds via WebSocket from 365+ bookmakers. Compare WebSocket vs REST API polling for odds comparison tools, arbitrage scanners, and betting apps.
James Whitfield
15 Jan 2026
6 min
Polymarket & Kalshi Odds Data for Developers
$40B+ in volume. $40M extracted by arb bots. Polymarket and Kalshi data is now in your Odds API feed, with depth, lay odds, and native IDs for execution.
James Whitfield
15 Oct 2025
7 min
Value Betting API: How Expected Value Works
Learn how value betting works, how to calculate expected value, and how to use the Odds-API.io Value Bets endpoint to find +EV bets across 365+ bookmakers.
James Whitfield
1 Sept 2025
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