nhl_get_player_props

Get NHL 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 nhl_get_player_props does on Mcp

AI agents call nhl_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 nhl_get_player_props is rated Low

This tool retrieves live sports betting odds data without creating, modifying, deleting, executing commands, or moving money. Although the data pertains to betting, the tool itself only reads/queries odds information—it does not execute trades, process payments, or commit financial obligations. The user would need separate tools to actually place bets or move money.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'nhl_get_player_props' and description states it 'Get[s] NHL 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 side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

nhl_get_player_props Allowed

nhl_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": {
    "nhl_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 nhl_get_player_props call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about nhl_get_player_props

What does the nhl_get_player_props tool do? +

Get NHL 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 nhl_get_player_props? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit nhl_get_player_props? +

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

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

nhl_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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