Rohit Ponnaiya
Rohit Ponnaiya
6+ years experience 6+ years experience
With a background playing soccer, rugby, and boxing, combined with a journalism degree, it's little surprise that Rohit gravitated towards the world of sports betting. He specializes in betting on UFC and college basketball, two sports where the eyeball test can tell you a lot more about matchups than any analytics. Rohit has years of experience handicapping NFL and NBA games as well as niche betting markets such as politics and Oscar odds. He's also the resident CFL expert and formerly hosted "The Chez and Ro Show" with former CFL star Davis Sanchez.
You can catch Rohit breaking down every UFC event with Joe Osborne on "P4P Picks" on the Covers YouTube channel and he also has regular appearances on "Before You Bet" with Joe. In addition, he's a regular guest on "By The Book" on the Monumental Sports Network and makes guest appearances on VSIN's "The Handle" and CBS Sports.
Rohit primarily makes his bets at bet365, which offers a wide variety of prop markets, but also has accounts at several others so he can shop around for the best prices. For Rohit, bankroll management is key. He believes you should never bet what you can't afford to lose and maximize those few betting opportunities where books misprice a line.
Sport to bet on: NCAA basketball
Sports movie: Raging Bull
Sports snack: Chicken Wings (Baked, breaded and extra spicy)
Covers feature: News and analysis
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Baylor vs St. John’s Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s College Basketball Game
St. John's comes into this game undefeated, but Baylor is a big step up in competition, and the Bears will dictate this affair.
Steelers vs Browns Prop Bets and Picks for Thursday Night Football
With weather expected to impact this game, we expect the Steelers to lean on Najee Harris. He highlights our Thursday Night Football prop picks below.
Thunder vs Spurs Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game
No Victor Wembanyama means plenty of rebounds up for grabs, and Julian Champagnie will answer the call for San Antonio.
Purdue vs Marquette Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s College Basketball Game
Marquette will run up the score on Purdue, who didn't effectively replace Zach Edey in the frontcourt after his departure to the NBA.
Argonauts vs Blue Bombers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Grey Cup
Considering the Argonauts are out their superstar quarterback and this spread has ballooned to -8.5, our Grey Cup picks have no doubt the Blue Bombers will make their return to CFL glory.
Bengals vs Chargers SNF Prop Bets: 'Gus the Bus' Takes Charge in Primetime
Gus Edwards' return from injury has added another element to the Chargers' lethal ground game, and we expect the bulldozing running back to churn out some hard yards against the Bengals.
Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic Fight Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for UFC 309
Jon Jones is a heavy favorite for this evening's UFC main event in Manhattan. Rohit Ponnaiya expects the heavyweight champ to ultimately prevail against Stipe Miocic, and he breaks down why this fight could end early.
Jaguars vs Lions Predictions, Picks, and Best Bets for NFL Week 11
Dan Campbell's team will ground and pound you to death like no other, and that us fading Jared Goff's passing output on Sunday against Jacksonville.
NFL Week 11 Total Bets: Cowboys Mediocrity Continues
The Dallas Cowboys offense is in tatters, and our NFL expert predictions expect a low-scoring game in Dallas.
UFC 309: Charles Oliveira vs Michael Chandler Odds, Picks & Predictions
The second meeting between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler goes Saturday at UFC 309 and Rohit Ponnaiya believes the result will be much like the first — a knockout win by Oliveira.
NBA Player Props Today for 11-15: New Orleans Needs Ingram's Scoring
With injuries still piling up for the Pelicans, our NBA prop picks expect Brandon Ingram to carry the scoring load.
Alabama vs Purdue Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s College Basketball Game
Mark Sears and the Alabama Crimson Tide were a terrific road team last year and their lineup boasts more continuity than that of the Purdue Boilermakers. Rohit Ponnaiya will lay the points with the Tide as road chalk.
Commanders vs Eagles TNF Prop Bets for Thursday Night Football
Although Jayden Daniels is running away as the prohibitive Offensive Rookie of the Year favorite, the dual-threat pivot could be in trouble on primetime when takes on an Eagles defense that is thriving under first-year coordinator Vic Fangio.
Mavericks vs Jazz Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game
John Collins should stay in a starter's role tonight and he's been Utah's most efficient scorer. His points prop is too low against a defensively deficient Mavericks squad without frontcourt staple P.J. Washington.
Duke vs Kentucky Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s College Basketball Game
Duke has looked unstoppable in its first two games, but the Kentucky Wildcats are a big step in competition and will cover as underdogs.
Best NBA Player Props Today for 11-12: Ant-Man Activated
Anthony Edwards is clicking on all cylinders to begin 2024, and we expect the Timberwolves superstar to thrive when he faces a Trail Blazers squad that has been a sieve on defense.
Vikings vs Jaguars Predictions, Picks, and Best Bets: Lopsided Matchup Looms for Jacksonville
With Justin Jefferson leading a Minnesota squad that is loaded on both sides of the ball, Jacksonville will be in for another rough outing.
NFL Week 10 Total Bets: Jousting in Jacksonville
Our NFL expert picks expect a pair of low-scoring games and a shootout in Jacksonville between the Vikings and Jaguars.
Lions vs Texans SNF Prop Bets: Campbell's Soup
Jack Campbell has been a welcomed addition to the Detroit Lions' defense, and he'll rack up the tackles in Houston on Sunday.
Best NBA Player Props Today for 11-09: Swishing Schroder
Our NBA expert expects big scoring nights from Dennis Schroder and Zach LaVine, plus a huge rebounding night from Julian Champagnie.
