What is a Player Props API?

A player props odds API provides betting lines on individual player performances rather than game outcomes. Examples include:

Player props have exploded in popularity, now accounting for over 30% of all sports bets placed in the US.

Finding Player Props APIs

When evaluating player props APIs, look for:

Compare Player Props Providers

See which APIs offer player props, SGP data, and historical props in our directory.

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Important: Player props data is rarely available in free tiers. Expect to pay $200-500/month for comprehensive player props API access.

NBA Player Props APIs

NBA player props are the most popular and extensively covered:

Common NBA Player Props Markets

NBA Props Data Coverage

Top player props providers typically offer:

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NFL Player Props APIs

NFL player props see massive volume, especially during primetime games:

Popular NFL Player Props

NFL Props Challenges

Same Game Parlay (SGP) Odds APIs

Same Game Parlays allow betting multiple props from the same game in one wager. SGP odds are notoriously difficult to obtain via API:

Why SGP Data is Rare

Finding SGP Data

SGP data availability varies significantly by provider. Look for:

Pricing: SGP API access typically costs $300-700/month due to data acquisition difficulty. Check our directory for providers offering SGP data.

Use Cases for Player Props APIs

Props Comparison Tool

Build odds screens showing the best player props prices across sportsbooks to help bettors find the best value on their favorite players.

Parlay Builder

Create tools helping users build optimal parlays by comparing correlated vs. uncorrelated player props.

Props Alerts

Send notifications when player prop lines hit specific thresholds or show value vs. projections.

Historical Props Analysis

Analyze how player props lines compare to actual performances to find edge in markets.

Fantasy Integration

Combine props odds with fantasy projections to help DFS players identify value.

Arbitrage Finder

Find arbitrage opportunities between different sportsbooks' player props pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there free player props APIs?

No, player props APIs are almost never available in free tiers. The data is expensive to acquire and maintain. Expect to pay $200-500/month minimum for player props API access. Some providers offer short free trials (7-14 days).

Which sports have the best player props coverage?

NBA has the most extensive player props coverage (50-100+ props per game), followed by NFL (30-80+ props per game). MLB has good props coverage during regular season (20-40 props/game). NHL and soccer have more limited player props markets.

Can I get historical player props data?

Yes, but it's limited. Some providers offer historical player props going back 2-3 seasons for NBA, NFL, MLB. Historical props data is premium-priced ($300+/month) due to storage costs. Check our directory for providers with historical props.

How often do player props odds update?

Player props update frequently based on betting action and news. Premium APIs offer real-time updates (every 30-60 seconds) via WebSocket connections. HTTP polling-based APIs typically update every 1-5 minutes.

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