nhl_get_betting_odds

Get NHL betting odds for games. Either dates or game_ids is required.

SERVERMcp SOURCEhttps://mcp.balldontlie.io/mcp
Low RISK CLASS
Category Read
Parameters 00 required
Recommended Allowedsee the rule below
Registry record Grade A, identity unverified Pull the record →

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What nhl_get_betting_odds does on Mcp

AI agents call nhl_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.

Why nhl_get_betting_odds is rated Low

This tool retrieves betting odds data from a sports API without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. While the data concerns betting, the tool itself does not move money, execute trades, or create financial obligations—it only fetches existing odds information for display or analysis. This is consistent with the other read-like tools in the sibling set (atp_get_player, atp_get_matches, etc.).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'nhl_get_betting_odds' and description 'Get NHL betting odds for games' indicate a retrieval operation that queries sports data. The verb 'Get' and the absence of any modification or side-effect language confirm this is a read-only operation.

Questions about nhl_get_betting_odds

What does the nhl_get_betting_odds tool do? +

Get NHL betting odds for games. Either dates or game_ids is required. 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 nhl_get_betting_odds? +

Register the MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for nhl_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 nhl_get_betting_odds? +

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

Can I rate-limit nhl_get_betting_odds? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the nhl_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 nhl_get_betting_odds completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for nhl_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 nhl_get_betting_odds? +

nhl_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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