Odds API MCP Server vs Strava MCP
A side-by-side look at the Odds API MCP Server and Strava MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Odds API MCP Server for sports work as a local process; choose Strava MCP for sports as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Odds API MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Sports domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
ODDS_API_KEY. - You want tools like
get_sports, get_bookmakers, get_selected_bookmakers.
Choose Strava MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Sports domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: OAuth 2.0.
- You want tools like
get-athlete-profile, get-athlete-stats, get-activity-details.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sports | Sports |
| Quality signal | 63/100 · Good | 67/100 · Great |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | OAuth 2.0 |
| Pricing | Not declared | BYOK (pay the provider) |
| Required env vars | ODDS_API_KEY | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 2 | 500 |
| Directory activity | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 25 | 24 |
| Full listing | View Odds API MCP Server | View Strava MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Odds API MCP Server tools 25
get_sportsList all available sports with their name and slug identifier.get_bookmakersList all supported bookmakers with their name and active status.get_selected_bookmakersGet the authenticated user's currently selected bookmakers.select_bookmakersAdd bookmakers to the authenticated user's selection.clear_selected_bookmakersClear all selected bookmakers for the authenticated user. Limited to once every 12 hours.get_marketsList the exact market names served for a sport, with how to read each one (shape), the period it covers and whether it is available prematch and live. Use it before passing markets to other tools; names must match in full, e.g. 'ML' not 'Match Winner'.get_leaguesGet leagues for a sport. Returns league name, slug, and active event count.get_eventsGet events for a sport with filtering by league, participant, status, date range, bookmaker availability, and pagination support.get_eventGet a single event by its unique ID.get_live_eventsGet all currently live events across all sports, optionally filtered by sport.search_eventsSearch events by team name or text query. Returns up to 10 matching results.get_oddsGet betting odds for a specific event from selected bookmakers.- +13 more on the listing page
Strava MCP tools 24
get-athlete-profileFetches the profile information for the authenticated athlete, including their unique numeric ID needed for other tools like get-athlete-stats.get-athlete-statsFetches the activity statistics (recent, YTD, all-time) for a specific athlete using their ID. Requires the athleteId obtained from the get-athlete-profile tool.get-activity-detailsFetches detailed information about a specific activity using its ID.get-recent-activitiesFetches the most recent activities for the authenticated athlete.list-athlete-clubsLists the clubs the authenticated athlete is a member of.list-starred-segmentsLists the segments starred by the authenticated athlete.get-segmentFetches detailed information about a specific segment using its ID.explore-segmentsSearches for popular segments within a given geographical area.star-segmentStars or unstars a specific segment for the authenticated athlete.get-segment-effortFetches detailed information about a specific segment effort using its ID.list-segment-effortsLists the authenticated athlete's efforts on a specific segment, optionally filtering by date.list-athlete-routesLists the routes created by the authenticated athlete, with pagination.- +12 more on the listing page
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Odds API MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"odds-api-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"odds-api-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"ODDS_API_KEY": "YOUR_ODDS_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Strava MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"r-huijts-strava-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@r-huijts/strava-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Odds API MCP Server is categorized under Sports and uses a local stdio subprocess. Strava MCP belongs to Sports and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Odds API MCP Server for sports work and Strava MCP for sports.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Odds API MCP Server has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Strava MCP is bring-your-own-key: usage is billed by the API provider you supply a key for. Auth: oauth 2.0. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add odds-api-mcp-server and r-huijts-strava-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Odds API MCP Server has a quality signal of 63/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 2 GitHub stars. Strava MCP has 67/100 (Great) with 2 views, 0 installs and 500 GitHub stars.