# How to integrate The odds api MCP with OpenClaw

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  "title": "How to integrate The odds api MCP with OpenClaw",
  "toolkit": "The odds api",
  "toolkit_slug": "the_odds_api",
  "framework": "OpenClaw",
  "framework_slug": "openclaw",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/openclaw",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/openclaw.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:28:23.247Z"
}
```

## Introduction

OpenClaw is the fastest growing agent harness out there, which can work 24/7 to automate almost any kind of tasks. However, its capabilities are limited to the tools it has access to. Composio allows your OpenClaw to access The odds api with authentication management handled for you. You can execute actions on The odds api via your favorite OpenClaw interface (Telegram, WhatsApp, TUI, etc), whichever you prefer.

## Also integrate The odds api with

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/codex)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/crew-ai)

## TL;DR

### Why use Composio?
Apart from a managed and hosted MCP server, you will get:
- Programmatic tool calling allows LLMs to write its code in a remote workbench to handle complex tool chaining. Reduces to-and-fro with LLMs for frequent tool calling.
- Handling Large tool responses out of LLM context to minimize context rot.
- Dynamic just-in-time access to 20,000 tools across 1000+ other Apps for cross-app workflows. It loads the tools you need, so LLMs aren't overwhelmed by tools you don't need.

## Connect The odds api to OpenClaw

### How to install The odds api with OpenClaw
### Using Composio API Key and Setup Prompt
- Go to [dashboard.composio.dev](https://dashboard.composio.dev/login?next=/~/org/connect/clients/openclaw&utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=openclaw&utm_content=setup_prompt)
- Copy the setup prompt
- Run it in your OpenClaw chat interface.
- Authenticate The odds api from the [dashboard](https://dashboard.composio.dev/login?next=/~/org/connect/clients/openclaw&utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=openclaw&utm_content=authenticate)
- Go back to your OpenClaw interface and start asking questions.
### Using OpenClaw/Composio Plugin
1. Install OpenClaw Composio plugin

```bash
openclaw plugins install @composio/openclaw-plugin
```

## What is the The odds api MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The The odds api MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your The odds api account. It provides structured and secure access to real-time sports betting odds and event data, so your agent can look up live odds, fetch sports schedules, track scores, and analyze betting markets worldwide on your behalf.
- Live odds retrieval for events: Instantly fetch up-to-date betting odds for specific games or matches across multiple bookmakers and markets.
- Comprehensive sports and event discovery: Ask your agent to list current and upcoming sporting events, including which sports are in season and event-specific details.
- Participant and team lookups: Easily get information about teams, players, or participants involved in any listed sport to inform your analysis or predictions.
- Live and recent score tracking: Stay up to date with real-time scores and recently completed game results for your favorite sports.
- Regional and market-based odds filtering: Compare odds for specific regions, bookmakers, or betting markets to find the best opportunities.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `THE_ODDS_API_GET_EVENT_MARKETS` | Get Event Markets | Tool to retrieve available market keys for each bookmaker for a specific event. Returns only recently seen markets - not a comprehensive list. More markets become available as the event's commence time approaches. |
| `THE_ODDS_API_GET_EVENT_ODDS` | Get Event Odds | Tool to retrieve odds for a specific event. Use after confirming sport key via THE_ODDS_API_GET_SPORTS and event ID via THE_ODDS_API_GET_EVENTS; mismatched values return empty payloads rather than errors. |
| `THE_ODDS_API_GET_EVENTS` | Get Events | Tool to fetch live and upcoming events for a specified sport. Use when you need event listings including odds. All timestamps are UTC. Avoid high-frequency polling; batch requests and implement backoff to prevent throttling. |
| `THE_ODDS_API_GET_ODDS` | Get Odds | Tool to fetch live and upcoming event odds for a specified sport, including bookmakers, regions, and markets. Use after retrieving sports via GET_SPORTS; filter by region, market, or event IDs. Response is nested bookmakers → markets → outcomes; not all bookmakers expose every market for every event, so handle missing keys and empty arrays defensively. Combining multiple regions, markets, and eventIds produces large payloads — narrow to one region or specific eventIds where possible. |
| `THE_ODDS_API_GET_PARTICIPANTS` | Get Participants | Tool to fetch list of participants (teams or players) for a specified sport. Use after confirming you have a valid sport key. |
| `THE_ODDS_API_GET_SCORES` | Get Scores | Tool to return live and recently completed event scores for a sport. Use after selecting a sport key to inspect current and recent game scores. Missing results may indicate unsupported competitions, not absent events. When identifying specific fixtures, match by both team names and date to avoid confusion with multi-leg ties or similarly named teams. |
| `THE_ODDS_API_GET_SPORTS` | Get Sports | Tool to retrieve a list of in-season sports. Use when you need sports data; set 'all' to true to include out-of-season sports. Sport keys returned here must be passed to downstream tools like THE_ODDS_API_GET_EVENTS and THE_ODDS_API_GET_EVENT_ODDS — mismatched or guessed keys return empty payloads. Similarly named leagues and qualifier competitions appear as distinct entries with unique keys; verify the exact key before use. |
| `THE_ODDS_API_GET_V3_ODDS` | Get Odds (V3 Legacy) | Tool to fetch odds using the legacy V3 API endpoint. Returns upcoming and live games with odds for a given sport, region, and market. Use for legacy integrations; V4 API is recommended for new implementations. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK

The The odds api MCP server provides comprehensive access to The odds api operations through Composio. Once connected, you can perform all major The odds api actions directly from OpenClaw using natural language commands.

## Complete Code

None listed.

## Conclusion

### Conclusion
You've successfully integrated The odds api with OpenClaw using Composio plugin. Now interact with The odds api directly from your terminal, Web UI, or any messenger app using natural language commands.
Key benefits of this setup:
- Seamless integration across TUI, Web UIs, and Messenger apps like Telegram, WhatsApp, Slack, etc.
- Natural language commands for The odds api operations
- Managed authentication through Composio
- Access to 20,000+ tools across 1000+ apps for cross-app workflows
- Programmatic tool calling for complex tool chaining
Next steps:
- Try asking OpenClaw to perform various The odds api operations
- Explore cross-app workflows by connecting more toolkits like Calendar, Slack, Notion, etc.
- Build complex automation scripts that leverage OpenClaw's 24/7 running capabilities

## How to build The odds api MCP Agent with another framework

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/codex)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/crew-ai)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and The odds api MCP?

With a standalone The odds api MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of The odds api tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from The odds api and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

### Can I use Tool Router MCP with OpenClaw?

Yes, you can. OpenClaw fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right The odds api tools.

### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for The odds api while using Tool Router?

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which The odds api scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do.

### How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router?

All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your The odds api data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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