Frequently Asked Questions: (FAQ)

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Aren't these the same odds I can get for free by directly contacting the sportsbook?
Is this a delayed XML feed?
Why would I use your XML services instead of gathering my own live odds data?
How much does your XML feed service cost?
What sports do you cover?
What bet types does your XML Odds feed offer?
What sportsbooks do you offer on your XML Odds feeds?
What does the license allow me to do?
How long have you been in business?
What is XML?
Can I see a sample of the XML feed schema?

Aren't these the same odds I can get for free by directly contacting the sportsbook?
No, these are true live odds, not delayed odds. The majority of sportsbooks offer an XML feed to gather their odds. But these feeds are typically delayed 5-10 minutes. This is an eternity in the sports betting world. In order to get live odds from the top market-setting sportsbooks, you have to create and support a sophisticated network of scraping processes that typically requires a team of programmers to manage. This is where we shine. We've been gathering live odds since 1999 and have built a stabile and robust live odds engine.

Is this a delayed XML feed?
We don't delay the odds in anyway. We simultaneously update our live odds page and XML feed. What you see on the SportsInsights.com live odds page is exactly what you see on the XML feed.

Why would I use your XML service instead of gathering my own live odds data?
Instead of writing 30+ parsers or scrapes to gather live odds from 30+ sportsbook, simply create one parser to gather over sportsbooks' odds from one easy to use XML feed. The XML feeds provided by sportsbooks are typically delayed 5 to 10 minutes. We don't use their feeds. We go directly to the sportsbook's website and gather their pricing data.

How much does your XML service cost?
Visit the XML Feed Pricing page to view our cost structure.

What sports do you cover?
Major US Sports = NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, College Basketball & Football, WNBA, CFL (Soccer is coming soon!)

What bet types does your XML odds feed offer?
Spread, Moneyline, Over/Under -  Full Game Odds, 1st Half Odds, 2nd Half Odds, 5 Innings Odds

What sportsbooks do you offer on your XML Odds feeds?
Visit the Available Sportsbook List page to see which sportsbooks we offer. If the sportsbook you want is missing from our list, don't worry. We can create custom scraping processes for any sportsbook. Contact Us for details. 

What does the license allow me to do?
View our terms and conditions.

How long have you been in business?
Since 1999, we've been offering live odds and real-time sports betting content.

What is XML?
XML is a markup language for documents containing structured information. A markup language is a mechanism to identify structures in a document. The XML specification defines a standard way to add markup to documents. We use XML to deliver you live odds and sports betting information.

Can I see a sample of the XML feed schema?
Sure, just visit the XML Sample page.