Real-Time NFL Odds API
Stream live NFL odds from every major sportsbook. Detect +EV plays on game lines, player props, and team totals before the market moves.
SharpAPI provides real-time NFL odds from 7+ sportsbooks including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, and more. Every NFL game is covered with moneyline, point spread, totals (over/under) markets — all normalized into a single JSON schema with built-in +EV detection using Pinnacle's no-vig sharp lines.
NFL Markets
Every market type available for NFL Football through the API.
Moneyline
Straight-up winner odds for every NFL matchup
Point Spread
The most-bet NFL market — spreads from -1 to -17+
Totals (Over/Under)
Game totals and team totals across all sportsbooks
Player Props
Passing yards, rushing yards, receiving, TDs, and combos
1st Half / 1st Quarter
Period markets for first half and first quarter
Alternate Lines
Buy/sell points on spreads and totals at adjusted odds
Sample NFL Response
What a real API response looks like for NFL odds.
{
"event": "KC @ BUF",
"start_time": "2026-09-13T20:20:00Z",
"market": "player_prop",
"prop": "passing_yards",
"player": "Patrick Mahomes",
"outcomes": [
{
"selection": "Over 274.5",
"sportsbook": "FanDuel",
"odds_american": -115,
"odds_decimal": 1.870
},
{
"selection": "Over 271.5",
"sportsbook": "DraftKings",
"odds_american": -110,
"odds_decimal": 1.909,
"ev_percent": 2.4
}
]
}NFL Use Cases
How developers use SharpAPI for NFL Football betting.
+EV on Opening Lines
NFL lines open Sunday night for the following week. SharpAPI detects +EV opportunities on opening lines before the market sharpens — the highest-edge window of the week.
Player Prop Arbitrage
NFL player props (passing yards, rushing yards, TDs) vary significantly across sportsbooks. SharpAPI scans all books simultaneously to find guaranteed-profit arbitrage opportunities.
Reverse Line Movement Alerts
Track when the line moves opposite to public betting percentages — a classic sharp signal. SharpAPI's streaming data lets you build RLM detection in real-time.
Sportsbooks Covered
NFL odds are available from these sportsbooks and more.
NFL API FAQ
When are NFL lines available?
Opening lines typically post Sunday night for the following week's games. SharpAPI begins capturing odds as soon as sportsbooks release them and continues through kickoff.
Does SharpAPI cover NFL preseason and playoffs?
Yes. All NFL games are covered including preseason, regular season, playoffs, and the Super Bowl — whenever sportsbooks post lines.
Can I use SharpAPI for NFL DFS research?
Yes. The odds data provides implied probabilities that correlate with player projections. Many DFS users leverage closing lines and player props for lineup construction.
Which NFL prop markets are available?
Passing yards, rushing yards, receiving yards, touchdowns, completions, interceptions, receptions, and various combo props — from all sportsbooks that offer them.
Start Building with Free NFL Data
The free tier includes 12 req/min with NFL odds from 2 sportsbooks. No credit card required.