Get positive expected value betting opportunities for a bookmaker. Updated every 5 seconds. EV formula: (Probability x Odds) - 1.
AI agents call get_value_bets to retrieve information from Odds-API MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves and presents betting analysis data (expected value calculations) from an external API. It has no side effects: it does not create bets, execute trades, move funds, modify data, or delete anything. While the data could inform gambling decisions, the tool itself is purely informational/analytical. The 'Read' category applies to data retrieval operations, which is exactly what this tool does.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get positive expected value betting opportunities' - a retrieval operation that queries betting data without modifying, deleting, or executing transactions. The tool fetches pre-calculated value bet information updated every 5 seconds.
Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Get positive expected value betting opportunities for a bookmaker. Updated every 5 seconds. EV formula: (Probability x Odds) - 1. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Odds-API MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Odds-API MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_value_bets: 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 Odds-API MCP Server. Nothing to install.
get_value_bets is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_value_bets 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_value_bets. 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.
get_value_bets is provided by the Odds-API MCP Server MCP server (odds-api-io/odds-api-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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