NFL API — Real-Time Odds from 43 Sportsbooks
Live NFL moneylines, point spreads, totals, and player props from DraftKings, FanDuel, Pinnacle, and 40 other sportsbooks. One endpoint, one schema, sub-89ms latency. Free tier included.
SharpAPI's NFL API delivers real-time betting odds for every NFL regular season, playoff, and preseason game. Query GET /v1/odds?sport=americanfootball_nfl and get normalized odds from all sportsbooks on your plan — or stream live line movements via SSE the instant they move. Built-in +EV detection and arbitrage alerts are available on Pro and Sharp plans.
What the NFL API Returns
Moneylines (h2h)
Home/away win prices from every sportsbook on your plan, normalized to American odds.
Point Spreads
Full-game spreads and alternate lines from all covered sportsbooks.
Game Totals
Over/under totals for every NFL game, including alternate totals where available.
Player Props
Passing yards, rushing yards, receiving yards, TD scorer, and 50+ other markets (Pro+).
Live In-Game Odds
Real-time in-game lines streamed via SSE as lines move during live NFL games.
+EV Detection
Pinnacle no-vig lines used to identify positive expected value bets across all books (Pro+).
Quick Start
REST — Fetch NFL Odds
// Fetch live NFL moneylines from all sportsbooks
const res = await fetch(
'https://api.sharpapi.io/v1/odds?sport=americanfootball_nfl&markets=h2h,spreads,totals',
{ headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.SHARPAPI_KEY}` } }
)
const { data: events } = await res.json()
for (const event of events) {
console.log(`${event.home_team} vs ${event.away_team}`)
for (const book of event.bookmakers) {
const ml = book.markets.find(m => m.key === 'h2h')
if (ml) {
const [home, away] = ml.outcomes
console.log(` ${book.title}: ${home.name} ${home.price} / ${away.name} ${away.price}`)
}
}
}SSE — Stream Live NFL Lines
// Stream live NFL line movements via SSE
const source = new EventSource(
'https://api.sharpapi.io/v1/stream?sport=americanfootball_nfl',
{ headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.SHARPAPI_KEY}` } }
)
source.addEventListener('odds:update', (e) => {
const update = JSON.parse(e.data)
console.log(`[${update.sportsbook}] ${update.event_id}: ${update.market} ${update.outcome} ${update.old_price} → ${update.new_price}`)
})Get a free API key in 30 seconds — no credit card required.
Plans
| Plan | Price | Sportsbooks | Latency | Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 2 | 60s delay | REST only |
| Hobby | $79/mo | 5 | Real-time | SSE included |
| Pro | $229/mo | 15 | Real-time | SSE + +EV + Arb |
All plans include a free trial. See full pricing.
SharpAPI vs SportsData.io for NFL
SportsData.io and SharpAPI solve different problems. SportsData.io provides NFL historical stats, play-by-play data, rosters, and schedules — it's the right choice if you're building a fantasy sports app or a stats dashboard. SharpAPI focuses on real-time NFL betting markets from 43 sportsbooks — it's the right choice if you're building a betting tool, odds tracker, +EV finder, or arb scanner.
Use SharpAPI when you need:
- • Real-time NFL moneylines from 43 books
- • SSE streaming for live line movements
- • +EV detection using Pinnacle no-vig lines
- • Arbitrage alerts across sportsbooks
- • Player prop markets from major books
Use SportsData.io when you need:
- • Historical NFL game stats & box scores
- • Play-by-play and drive charts
- • Team rosters, injuries, depth charts
- • Player statistics and season totals
- • Fantasy sports data feeds
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SharpAPI have an NFL API?
Yes. SharpAPI provides real-time NFL betting odds from 43 US sportsbooks including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, Pinnacle, and 38 others. You get moneylines, point spreads, game totals, and player props for every NFL game. Data is available via REST or SSE streaming with sub-89ms median latency.
What NFL data does the API return?
SharpAPI returns NFL betting market data: moneylines (h2h), point spreads, game totals (over/under), and player props. For each game you get odds from every sportsbook your plan covers, normalized into a consistent schema. SharpAPI does not provide historical box scores, play-by-play, or roster data — for those use SportsData.io or the ESPN API.
Is there a free NFL API?
Yes. SharpAPI's free tier includes 12 requests per minute with no credit card required. On the free tier you get NFL odds from 2 sportsbooks with a 60-second data delay. Upgrade to Hobby ($79/mo) for real-time data, SSE streaming, and 5 sportsbooks.
How do I get NFL odds from multiple sportsbooks?
Call GET /v1/odds?sport=americanfootball_nfl&markets=h2h,spreads,totals with your API key. The response includes every active NFL event and odds from all sportsbooks on your plan, normalized into a consistent JSON structure. For real-time updates without polling, use the SSE streaming endpoint.
What sportsbooks does the NFL API cover?
SharpAPI covers 43 US sportsbooks for NFL including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, Barstool, PointsBet, WynnBET, BetRivers, Pinnacle, and 34 others. Hobby plan gets 5 books, Pro gets 15, Sharp gets all 43.
Can I stream live NFL odds changes?
Yes. SharpAPI's SSE endpoint streams NFL line movements as delta events the instant lines move — no polling required. Each event contains the sportsbook, market, outcome, old price, and new price. SSE streaming is available on Hobby ($79/mo) and above.
How does SharpAPI compare to SportsData.io for NFL?
They serve different use cases. SportsData.io provides comprehensive NFL historical stats, play-by-play, rosters, and schedules. SharpAPI focuses on real-time betting odds from 43 sportsbooks with built-in +EV detection and arbitrage alerts. If you need betting markets, SharpAPI is faster and cheaper. If you need game stats or historical data, SportsData.io is the right choice.