Build a Chrome Extension That Shows Odds on Sports Articles
Reading a match preview on ESPN or BBC Sport? This extension detects team names and injects real-time odds directly into the page.What You’ll Use
| SDK Method | Endpoint | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
search() | GET /v1/search | Match team names found in articles |
getEventOdds() | GET /v1/events/{id}/odds | Get odds for matched events |
How It Works
Step 1: Manifest V3
Step 2: Background Script (API Calls)
Step 3: Content Script (Team Detection + Tooltip)
Step 4: Tooltip CSS
Rate Limit Math
- Each unique team name found = 2 requests (search + odds)
- Aggressive caching (5 min) means repeat visits cost 0
- A typical article mentions 2-4 teams = 4-8 requests per page
- Free tier handles ~1,000 article reads per month
Search API Reference
See search endpoint docs →
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