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Build a Parlay Calculator with Real Odds

Most parlay calculators online use manual input — you type in odds by hand. This one pulls real live odds and lets users build parlays by clicking selections.

What You’ll Use

The Idea

  1. User browses live/upcoming events
  2. Clicks selections to add to a bet slip
  3. App calculates combined odds in real-time
  4. User enters stake → sees potential payout
  5. Optional: verify with checkParlay() for settlement simulation

Step 1: Fetch Events with Odds

Step 2: Build the Bet Slip (React)

Step 3: Odds Format Switcher

FieldFunded supports decimal, american, and fractional via the odds_format parameter:

Step 4: Validate with the API

Use checkParlay() to verify the parlay is valid and get the official combined odds:

Step 5: Display the Slip

Rate Limit Math

  • Browsing events: 1 request per sport/filter
  • Loading event detail: 1 request per event clicked
  • Validating parlay: 1 request per validation
  • Typical session: 5-10 requests
  • Free tier (10K/month) supports ~1,000 user sessions

Check Parlay Reference

See parlay endpoint docs →

Events Reference

See event filters and odds_format →

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