Overview
This workflow automates the collection and management of sports betting data by integrating The Odds API with Airtable. It schedules data pulls twice daily to ensure up-to-date records of upcoming sports events and their results.
Key Features
- Scheduled Data Retrieval: Triggers at 7:00am and 11:00pm to fetch upcoming sports events and results.
- API Integration: Utilizes HTTP requests to The Odds API for real-time sports data.
- Airtable Sync: Creates and updates records in Airtable, maintaining a comprehensive sports event database.
- Data Merging: Matches event results with existing records using unique IDs for accurate updates.
Benefits
- Time Savings: Eliminates manual data entry and reduces errors by automating the entire process.
- Accuracy: Ensures sports event data and results are always current and reliable.
- Scalability: Easily adapts to additional sports or data sources as business needs grow.
Use Cases
- Sports betting platforms needing real-time event and result updates.
- Analytics teams tracking sports outcomes for reporting or insights.
- Content managers maintaining up-to-date sports event listings on websites or apps.
