Build a Sports Betting Bot with Node.js
Build a Node.js bot that monitors live odds across 30+ sports, detects value opportunities based on your criteria, and automatically settles bets after matches end. This is a complete tutorial with working code you can run today.What the Bot Does
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+
- FieldFunded API key (get one free)
npm install node-fetch(or use the official SDK)
Step 1: API Client
Step 2: Odds Monitor
Track odds movements and detect significant changes:Step 3: Settlement Checker
After matches end, check if bets won:Step 4: Main Loop
Step 5: Run It
Rate Limit Math
| Configuration | Requests/cycle | Cycles/day | Daily total | Monthly | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 sports × 10 events, 30s poll | 33 | 2,880 | 95,040 | 2,851,200 | Ultra ($99.99) |
| 1 sport × 5 events, 60s poll | 6 | 1,440 | 8,640 | 259,200 | Starter ($29) |
| 1 sport × 3 events, 5-min poll | 4 | 288 | 1,152 | 34,560 | Free |
Production Improvements
Before running this bot 24/7, consider:- Store bets in SQLite or PostgreSQL instead of memory
- Add Discord/Telegram notifications for alerts
- Implement exponential backoff on API errors
- Add a web dashboard to view bot status
- Log all odds snapshots for historical analysis
Related Guides
- Build a Discord Bot — add slash commands for odds queries
- Build a Telegram Bot — push alerts to Telegram
- Build a Real-Time Dashboard — WebSocket-based live updates
- TypeScript SDK Reference — use the official SDK instead of raw fetch
Get Your Free API Key
Start building in 5 minutes — 10,000 free requests/month
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