nfl_get_player_props

Get NFL player prop betting odds. Player prop data is LIVE and updated in real-time. Returns all player props for the specified game.

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 nfl_get_player_props does on Mcp

AI agents call nfl_get_player_props 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 nfl_get_player_props is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries sports betting data (player prop odds) without creating, modifying, deleting, executing code, or moving money. While the data relates to betting, the tool itself only reads/retrieves odds information—it does not execute bets, process payments, or commit financial transactions. Therefore, it is categorized as Read, not Financial.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get NFL player prop betting odds' and 'Returns all player props for the specified game.' The verb 'Get' and 'Returns' indicate data retrieval with no modification or execution of operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs nfl_get_player_props 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 nfl_get_player_props, this is the rule to start with:

nfl_get_player_props Allowed

nfl_get_player_props 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": {
    "nfl_get_player_props": {}
  }
}

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 nfl_get_player_props call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about nfl_get_player_props

What does the nfl_get_player_props tool do? +

Get NFL player prop betting odds. Player prop data is LIVE and updated in real-time. Returns all player props for the specified game. 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 nfl_get_player_props? +

Register the MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for nfl_get_player_props: 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 nfl_get_player_props? +

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

Can I rate-limit nfl_get_player_props? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the nfl_get_player_props 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 nfl_get_player_props completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for nfl_get_player_props. 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 nfl_get_player_props? +

nfl_get_player_props 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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