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Pinnacle API

Sharp odds from a leading bookmaker for betting analysis

7.9 / 10GoodVerified
FootballBasketballAmerican FootballBaseballIce HockeyTennisGolfCricketRugbyMMAEsports
Starting PriceFree
Free TierYes
Live DataYes
WebSocketNo
Commercial UseYes
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Overview

The Pinnacle API provides access to odds and betting markets from Pinnacle, widely regarded as the sharpest bookmaker in the industry. The API offers real-time odds, fixture lists, and bet placement across 15+ sports, with a focus on football, basketball, and American sports. Pinnacle's odds are frequently used as a reference for market efficiency and are valued by professional bettors and quantitative analysts.

Quick answer: The Pinnacle API provides direct access to sharp odds from the bookmaker professional bettors watch most. It requires a funded account and is built for betting analysis, arbitrage and model-driven trading.

Pros

  • Sharpest odds in the industry
  • Free API access with account
  • Extensive market coverage
  • Well-documented REST API
  • Welcome to winning players

Cons

  • No WebSocket streaming (polling only)
  • Limited historical data
  • No player or team statistics
  • Rate limits can be restrictive
  • Bet placement restricted by jurisdiction

Best For

Sharp odds referenceQuantitative betting modelsOdds comparison platformsMarket efficiency research

Not Ideal For

Real-time streaming appsPlayer statisticsFantasy sportsHigh-frequency trading

Specifications

REST APIYes
GraphQLNo
WebSocketNo
WebhooksNo
OpenAPI SpecYes
Player StatsNo
Team StatsNo
Odds DataYes
Historical DataOdds snapshots available; limited long-term historical archives
Request LimitsRead: 1 request/sec; Write: varies by endpoint; overall cap per account
Commercial UseYes
RedistributionNo
White LabelNo

SDKs

PythonNode.jsC#Java

Leagues

Premier LeagueNBANFLMLBNHLChampions LeagueATPWTA+2
Last verified: 2026-08-15

Our Verdict

7.9/ 10

Pinnacle API is a solid choice for sharp odds reference and quantitative betting models, with an overall score of 7.9/10. While it performs well in most areas, consider no websocket streaming (polling only) when making your decision.

Editorial: 8.0/10Benchmark: 7.8/10How we score →
Data verified: 2026-08-15
✓ Pricing checked✓ Coverage checked✓ Docs checked

Coverage

Sports Supported

FootballBasketballAmerican FootballBaseballIce HockeyTennisGolfCricketRugbyMMAEsports
Live DataYes
Historical DataOdds snapshots available; limited long-term historical archives
Player StatsNo
Team StatsNo
Odds DataYes

Leagues & Competitions

Premier LeagueNBANFLMLBNHLChampions LeagueATPWTAUFCCS:GO

10 leagues and competitions covered

Developer Experience

API Paradigms

✓REST
✗GraphQL
✗WebSocket
✗Webhooks

SDKs

PythonNode.jsC#Java

Documentation

View Documentation →OpenAPI spec availableChangelog →

Commercial Terms

✓Commercial use
✗Redistribution
✗White-label
Rate limit: Read: 1 request/sec; Write: varies by endpoint; overall cap per account

Pricing Plans

Free

Free

1/sec read

  • Odds access
  • Fixture data
  • Account access
  • Standard rate limits

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Developer Guides

Build a Live Score App →Caching Sports Data →Rate Limit Handling →Error Handling & Retry →All Developer Guides →

Try Pinnacle API for your next project

Start with the free tier, integrate in minutes with their well-documented API, and upgrade only when you outgrow the limits.

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