Rohit Ponnaiya
Rohit Ponnaiya
7+ years experience 7+ 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 analytics. Rohit has years of experience handicapping NFL and NBA games as well as niche betting markets such as politics. He's also the resident CFL expert and formerly hosted "The Chez and Ro Show" with former CFL star Davis Sanchez.
Sport to bet on: UFC
Sports movie: Raging Bull
Sports snack: Chicken Wings (Baked, breaded and extra spicy)
Covers feature: News and analysis
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Red Sox vs Phillies Prediction, Picks & Odds —Tuesday, July 22
Ponnaiya's prediction: Cristopher Sanchez to prove a valid point against a struggling Red Sox offense.
Best NRFI Bets Today - Tuesday, July 22
With Cam Schlittler and a struggling Max Scherzer taking the mound at Rogers Centre, NRFI/YRFI picks expect offense to come early and often.
UFC 318: Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier Predictions, Picks & Odds for Tonight
Ponnaiya's prediction: "The Diamond" completes the sweep of Holloway in trilogy bout.
Red Sox vs Cubs Prediction, Picks & Odds — Saturday, July 19
Our expert MLB picks give you several reasons to bet against Cubs starter Shota Imanaga in tonight's matchup with the Boston Red Sox.
Tiger-Cats vs Redblacks Prediction, Picks & Odds for CFL Week 7
Ponnaiya's prediction: Dru Brown and the Ottawa offense will keep the chains moving against Hamilton.
Best NRFI Bets Today - Saturday, July 19
With two shaky arms taking the mound in Atlanta tonight, expect early scoring at Truist Park.
UFC 318 Kevin Holland vs Daniel Rodriguez Predictions, Picks & Odds
Kevin Holland has two fights under his belt since March, both wins, and he'll make it three in a row at welterweight as he outmatches veteran southpaw Daniel Rodriguez in New Orleans.
UFC 318 Paulo Costa vs Roman Kopylov Predictions, Picks & Odds
Ponnaiya's prediction: Costa pulls off the upset.
Tigers vs Rangers Prediction, Picks & Odds — Friday, July 18
Ponnaiya's prediction: Patrick Corbin won’t have what it takes to quiet the Tigers’ bats tonight.
Roughriders vs Lions Prediction, Picks & Odds for CFL Week 7
Ponnaiya's prediction: Roughriders and Lions play to another high-scoring final.
Best NRFI Bets Today - Friday, July 18
Our best YRFI and NRFI bets for Friday night believe the Brewers will bring their bats out west when they battle the Dodgers.
Stampeders vs Blue Bombers Prediction, Picks & Odds for CFL Week 7
The Stampeders have been upset specialists in 2025, but that stops in Winnipeg as a rested Blue Bombers squad gets revenge for an earlier defeat.
The Biggest Over and Underachievers of the 2025 CFL Season and How to Bet Them
Nearly a third into the CFL season, the Calgary Stampeders have emerged as the biggest surprise atop the West Division standings. Rohit Ponnaiya breaks down their Grey Cup chances and more.
Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira Predictions, Picks & Odds
Ponnaiya's prediction: Lewis' power will overwhelm Teixeira in Nashville.
Mariners vs Tigers Prediction, Picks & Odds — Friday, July 11
Ponnaiya's prediction: Expect the Tigers to get off to a fast start behind the elite arm of Tarik Skubal as they begin a series with the Mariners tonight.
Redblacks vs Tiger-Cats Prediction, Picks & Odds for CFL Week 6
Our CFL betting picks believe Dru Brown and the Ottawa offense will take their show on the road in Hamilton on Saturday night.
Best NRFI Bets Today - Friday, July 11
Today's MLB slate features electrifying Blue Jays offense that may be imbalanced by Max Scherzer on the mound as we dive into our expert MLB NRFI/YFRI picks for Friday's MLB action.
Stampeders vs Roughriders Prediction, Picks & Odds for CFL Week 6
Our CFL betting picks believe the Roughriders will shut down the Stampeders in a convincing victory on Friday night.
Today's Best NRFI/YRFI Bets for Tuesday, July 8
Today's MLB slate features some highfliers that have seen a lot of production out of their offense as we dive into our expert MLB NRFI/YFRI picks for Tuesday's MLB action.
MLB Player Props & Best Bets Today for July 8: Soderstrom Delivers in Sacramento
Tyler Soderstrom has been one of the few bright spots on the A's roster this season, and we expect the 23-year-old to stay hot against Atlanta tonight.
