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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Lions vs Bears Predictions, Picks, and Best Bets for NFL Week 16
Ponnaiya's Prediction: Chicago may have fallen short of expectations this season, but a banged-up Detroit team being favored by nearly a touchdown is too steep a line ahead of Sunday's showdown at Soldier Field.
Buccaneers vs Cowboys SNF Prop Bets: Lamb Slays Bucs!
CeeDee Lamb may not have Dak Prescott throwing him the ball, but he's still ballin' out. Our expert NFL predictions look for that trend to continue against the Bucs.
NFL Week 16 Total Bets: Offensive Onslaught Hits Sunday Night Football
There will be no shortage of points on primetime at Jerry World, as a high-scoring shootout between the Buccaneers and Cowboys headlines Rohit Ponnaiya's favorite bets for Sunday.
UCLA vs North Carolina Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today’s College Basketball Game
The Bruins like to bring games to a crawl, and our UCLA vs. North Carolina predictions expect them to do that as they cover against the Tar Heels.
St. John's vs Providence Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s College Basketball Game
The Friars already struggle on offense, and the potential absence of Bryce Hopkins makes the team total Under the focus of our St. John's vs. Providence predictions.
2025 Canadian Federal Election Odds: Trudeau in Trouble
The Canadian Federal Election will take place in 2025 and the Conservatives are a massive favorite following a severe backlash against Liberal PM Justin Trudeau.
Broncos vs Chargers Prop Bets for Thursday Night Football: Denver Puts a Hurting on Herbert
Justin Herbert is at less than 100%, not where you want to be vs. the Broncos defense. His passing yards bar has been set too high, and that Under will lead Rohit Ponnaiya's trio of TNF prop picks.
Raptors vs Nets Prediction, Picks, & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game
Toronto is still waiting to hear if Scottie Barnes will play, but the Raptors have enough firepower to cover against the Nets with or without him.
Best NBA Player Props Today for 12-19: Ain't No Stoppin Obi Toppin
Obi Toppin has looked great this month, and his point total highlights our NBA player prop picks for this evening.
Memphis vs Virginia Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s College Basketball Game
The Tigers have been beating quality opponents all season long, and our Memphis vs. Virginia predictions expect them to handle the Cavaliers tonight.
Xavier vs UConn Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s College Basketball Game
UConn has held down some of the best offenses in the country over this recent hot stretch, and we expect another strong defensive showing against Xavier tonight.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Odds & Props: Shai's the Guy
Ponnaiya's best bet: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander carries Oklahoma City Thunder on his back with an explosion of points vs. the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Cup Final.
North Carolina vs Florida Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s College Basketball Game
The Florida Gators are one of three unbeaten teams remaining in college basketball and Rohit Ponnaiya believes they'll extend their winning streak to 11 games in wire-to-wire fashion vs. North Carolina.
George Mason vs Duke Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s College Basketball Game
When Duke plays middling competition, Cooper Flagg tends to do less in the box score. Generally, the Blue Devils jump out to big leads and scale Flagg's usage back because they don't need him. This will be the case vs. George Mason.
Bears vs Vikings Predictions, Picks, and Best Bets for NFL Week 15
The Minnesota Vikings already got the best of the Chicago Bears in Week 12, and we expect them to pull away at home in this primetime showdown.
Packers vs Seahawks SNF Prop Bets: Jacobs Sets the Tone in Primetime Showdown
Josh Jacobs' first season with the Packers has given the former first-round pick some of the best numbers of his career, and we expect his elite production to continue on Sunday night in Seattle.
Chiefs vs Browns Predictions, Picks, and Best Bets for NFL Week 15
Ponnaiya's best bet: KC's 11-1 record may look much shinier than its recent play, but the Chiefs are set up for another win on Sunday against the unmotivated Browns in rainy conditions.
NFL Week 15 Total Bets: Surtain & Co. Silence the Shoe
The Denver Broncos' defense has been lights out this season, and they should thrive against a wildly inconsistent Anthony Richardson on Sunday.
UFC Fight Night: Colby Covington vs Joaquin Buckley Odds, Picks & Predictions
Ponnaiya's best bet: Covington drags Buckley the distance in main event.
Indiana vs Nebraska Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s College Basketball Game
Nebraska has been a wagon at home in conference play, and the Cornhuskers will take care of the visiting Hoosiers tonight.
