Answer · Betting odds API

Betting odds API

Updated 9 November 2026 · PinnFeed · 1 min read

Answer: A betting odds API gives your code sportsbook prices (and often scores/status) over REST and sometimes a push channel. As of 9 November 2026, choose by two axes: poll vs push, and one sharp book vs many books. Full shortlist with dated prices: Best sports odds APIs 2026.

Decision checklist#

Do you need push? Steam, in-play models and live bots usually need a WebSocket or SSE. The Odds API is REST only (details) from $30/mo, with a free 500-credit starter — cheaper in absolute terms, not a push product.
One book or many? Pinnacle-only feeds (PinnFeed, oddssea, pinnwire) vs multi-book aggregators (odds-api.io, OpticOdds, OddsJam API).
Live + prematch or prematch only? oddssea Prematch $59/mo is a real-time WebSocket for prematch only. Live + prematch Pinnacle WebSocket on a monthly published bill: see claim page (PinnFeed Builder €99/mo VAT incl. where applicable as of 9 Nov 2026 among that scope).
Published price or quote? OpticOdds and OddsJam API are pricing on request on the pages we read.

Where PinnFeed fits#

PinnFeed is a Pinnacle-only betting odds API: REST + normalized WebSocket (Builder and above), Free REST key with 30 s delay. Example:

export PINNFEED_KEY="ps_live_..."
curl -sS -H "x-api-key: $PINNFEED_KEY" \
  "https://pinnfeed.io/v1/odds?sport=soccer&main=true&limit=5"

Docs: REST · WebSocket · pricing.

Questions people ask#

What is the best betting odds API?#

There is no universal winner. Start with Best sports odds APIs 2026 and match push vs poll and book coverage to your product.

Is this educational content for adults?#

Yes (18+). No tips and no guaranteed profit.