mls_get_betting_odds

Get MLS betting odds for matches. Includes moneyline odds for home, away, and draw outcomes only (no spreads or totals).

SERVERMcp SOURCEhttps://mcp.balldontlie.io/mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What mls_get_betting_odds does on Mcp

AI agents call mls_get_betting_odds to retrieve information from Mcp without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why mls_get_betting_odds is rated Low

This tool retrieves (reads) publicly available betting odds data for display/analysis purposes. Although it relates to betting, it does not move money, place wagers, or commit financial obligations—it merely fetches reference information. The tool has no destructive, write, or execute capabilities. Severity is low because misuse by an AI agent would only result in reading data, with no adverse side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'mls_get_betting_odds' and description states it 'Get[s] MLS betting odds for matches.' The verb 'Get' and the context of retrieving odds data indicate this is a read-only operation that queries and returns betting information without modifying…

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs mls_get_betting_odds safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Mcp, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For mls_get_betting_odds, this is the rule to start with:

mls_get_betting_odds Allowed

mls_get_betting_odds is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "mls_get_betting_odds": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mcp, apply this rule, and every mls_get_betting_odds call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mls_get_betting_odds

What does the mls_get_betting_odds tool do? +

Get MLS betting odds for matches. Includes moneyline odds for home, away, and draw outcomes only (no spreads or totals). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on mls_get_betting_odds? +

Register the MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mls_get_betting_odds: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mls_get_betting_odds? +

mls_get_betting_odds is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit mls_get_betting_odds? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mls_get_betting_odds rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block mls_get_betting_odds completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for mls_get_betting_odds. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides mls_get_betting_odds? +

mls_get_betting_odds is provided by the MCP server (https://mcp.balldontlie.io/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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