Zach Hicks· Oct 30, 2026
Hicks predicted a blowout Jaguars win, 38-20, saying the Colts are overmatched, and expects CJ Allen and Kapanagashukin to start on defense, with Caden Curry recording his first career sack.
“I have it 38 to 20, Jacksonville, in this game.”
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5 checkable claims — 2 depth chart calls, 1 availability call, 1 player season number and 1 score prediction — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 6 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
1 of 5 have settled so far, averaging 59.5 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess at the same calls.
Of the 2 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one.
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C.J. Allen · 2026 season9 calls from 7 pundits between 1 and 1. Zach Hicks said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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- Colts at Jaguars 14 calls
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- Score PredictionsJacksonville JaguarsOct 30, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars 38 — Colts 20
“I hate how the Colts are going into this game, and I have it 38 to 20, Jacksonville, in this game.”
Close · 60Scored 59.52a naive guess scored 50+15.33 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 7-42
- skill:
- 15.33
- they picked:
- JAX
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 59.52
- baseline:
- 50
- difficulty:
- 1.61
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 35
- weeks left when called:
- 11
- naive home margin:
- 0.47
- predicted margin:
- 18
Closing line (Nov 1): Jaguars by 10, total 45.5 · this 38–20 calls a bigger Jaguars win (by 18) and more points (58).
- Depth Chart CallsC.J. AllenIndianapolis ColtsOct 30, 2026
C.J. Allen to be 1st on the depth chart
“CJ Allen likely getting a start in this one as well.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
“And Bryce Boettcher is questionable. Although, he didn't practice at all this week. I would be shocked if he was out there playing this week.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kapena Gushiken to be 1st on the depth chart
“A couple new faces are gonna get in the starting lineup, including CJ Allen, most likely, and Kapanagashukin in there in the slot corner, most likely as well.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Caden Curry to record 1 sacks
“I'm gonna have Caden Curry getting his first sack of the season and of his career.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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