Short Answer

Jacksonville is expected to win against Baltimore, driven by their significant advantages despite the season-ending injury to defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton. The market, pricing this outcome at 82.0%, may have overreacted to the Ravens' catastrophic quarterback injuries, potentially overstating Jacksonville's true win probability.

1. Market Behavior & Drivers

The market for a Baltimore victory collapsed following critical injuries to the team's top two quarterbacks. On November 1, reports confirmed starting quarterback Lamar Jackson was placed on injured reserve with a thumb injury and backup Tyler Huntley was out for the season. This news, which forced the Ravens to turn to their third-string quarterback, was the primary driver for the drop in the team's implied win probability.
This sharp decline followed an earlier, significant downward adjustment on October 27. On that date, the market priced Baltimore's probability of winning down by 30 percentage points. This initial move was a reaction to the widely-reported news of multiple key injuries, suggesting the market began pricing in the risk before the definitive announcements on November 1.
  • Jacksonville wins remain the market's favorite, driven by Baltimore's severe quarterback depletion.
  • Quantitative models, however, project Baltimore's win probability higher, suggesting they are underpriced.

Who Wins and Why

Outcome Market Model Why
Baltimore 19.0% 24.2% Jacksonville's defense is weakened by DaVon Hamilton's season-ending injury, impacting their run defense.
Jacksonville 82.0% 75.8% Jacksonville has significant advantages, while Baltimore faces catastrophic quarterback injuries.

Current Context

Baltimore faces severe quarterback issues amid a three-game losing streak. Lamar Jackson suffered a thumb injury and was placed on injured reserve on November 1, 2026; backup Tyler Huntley is out for the season with a turf toe injury [1][2][3][4][5][6]. Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano, recovering from an ankle injury, will make his first career start on Thursday [1][2][3][4][5][6]. The Ravens are finalizing a trade to acquire quarterback Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals; the deal is expected to complete after Thursday's game, potentially as early as Friday [4][6]. Brissett's one-year, $15.5 million fully guaranteed deal means Baltimore will owe roughly $5 million in prorated salary [4][6]. The Ravens have lost their last three games, all to AFC opponents, failing to score more than 13 points in any contest [7][6]. The team ranks 30th in yards per play over this three-game stretch, while its defense allowed 71 points in the last two games [7][6]. Cornerback Nate Wiggins is questionable due to illness [8]. Speculation surrounds running back Derrick Henry, with ESPN's Dan Graziano identifying Minnesota and Green Bay as potential trade destinations before the November 10, 2026 deadline [6].
Jacksonville enters Week 9 with strong metrics and high market confidence. The Jaguars hold the NFL's best point differential at +85, rank third in EPA/Play, and eighth in defensive success rate [1][9][3]. Next Gen Stats project a 95% playoff probability and a 90% chance of winning the AFC South for Jacksonville [1][9][3]. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence recorded 7 touchdowns and 516 passing yards over the last two games, including 10-of-14 for 210 yards and 3 TDs in Week 8 [2]. Running back Bhayshul Tuten achieved his first 100-yard rushing game (104 yards) and 159 total yards with 2 touchdowns [2]. Jacksonville is 12-3-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last 16 games as favorites, outscoring opponents by an average of 14 points and covering by 8.6 points [7]. Defensive injuries for the Jaguars include DT DaVon Hamilton (season-ending quadriceps) and S Eric Murray (season-ending), with DE Travon Walker (ribs) questionable [8]. With Hamilton on the field, Jacksonville allows 3.1 yards per carry on designed runs, compared to 3.8 yards without him [8]. Baltimore is 0-4-1 ATS in its last five home games as an underdog, losing by an average of 16 points [7]. The preseason line favored Baltimore at -4.5 but shifted significantly due to quarterback injuries [2][7][10]. The Ravens won the last meeting on December 17, 2023, 23-7 in Jacksonville, though the Jaguars lead the series 13-11 [4][5].
Prediction markets and sportsbooks heavily favor the Jaguars in this matchup. Prediction markets show Jacksonville with an 82% win probability (Kalshi: 82 cents, Polymarket: 81.75 cents), while Baltimore's probability stands at 18-19% [11][12][13][14]. Kalshi's spread market indicates a 52% chance of the Jaguars winning by over 9.5 points and a 49% chance of the total exceeding 39.5 points [13][14]. Sportsbook odds for the Jaguars vary: DraftKings lists them at -8.5 (-105) with a total of 43.5, FanDuel has them at -9.5 (-120) with a total of 39.5, and Covers shows -9.5 with a total of 42.5 [2][7][10]. Modeling also projects a Jaguars win: Squawka's Signal model estimates a 27-20 victory (61% win probability, projected line Jaguars -3) [9], and numberFire (FanDuel) gives the Jaguars a 72.1% win probability [9][10]. Expert picks generally align with market sentiment, with Iain MacMillan (SI) taking Jaguars -8.5 (-115) and Joe Osborne (Covers) picking Jaguars -9.5 [1][7]. Other expert picks include Peter Dewey (SI) on Bhayshul Tuten Anytime TD (+115), Trevor Lawrence UNDER 31.5 Pass Attempts (-118), and Derrick Henry UNDER 70.5 Rushing Yards (-109) [2]. Vaughn Dalzell (NBC) also favors the Jaguars to cover [2].
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2. Price Chart

Historical Price (Probability)

Outcome probability
Date

3. Significant Price Movements

Notable price changes detected in the chart, along with research into what caused each movement.

📉 November 01, 2026: 31.0pp drop

Price decreased from 57.0% to 26.0%

Outcome: Baltimore

What happened: The primary driver of the 31.0 percentage point drop in Baltimore's outcome was the critical injuries sustained by starting quarterback Lamar Jackson and backup Tyler Huntley on November 1, 2026 [1][2][3][4]. Jackson's right thumb injury required surgery and placement on injured reserve, while Huntley suffered a suspected turf toe injury, leaving undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano as the emergency and then confirmed starter [1][2][3][4][5]. This severe blow to the team's quarterback depth, announced on November 1, 2026, immediately preceded the market decline observed by Monday morning [1][6]. Social media activity, including fan outrage targeting GM Eric DeCosta and calls to cut players like Mark Andrews and Tyler Loop, erupted on November 1, 2026, serving as a contributing accelerant by amplifying the dismay caused by these developments [7][8][9]. Social media was a contributing accelerant, primarily reflecting rather than driving the fundamental impact of the injuries.

📈 October 27, 2026: 35.0pp spike

Price increased from 23.0% to 58.0%

Outcome: Baltimore

What happened: The 35.0 percentage point price movement for Baltimore on October 27, 2026, represents a significant market adjustment, though research indicates a sharp decline in Baltimore's implied win probability, reflected in a broader 47-point drop on Kalshi by November 2 [6]. The primary driver was the widely reported continued absence of star quarterback Lamar Jackson due to a high ankle sprain, which severely impacted the Ravens' perceived chances and contributed to their three-game losing streak [10]. Traditional news media amplified this by trending the narrative "the Ravens need Lamar Jackson" on October 26, immediately preceding the market opening [11]. Social media, with viral fan reactions to coach Jesse Minter's cryptic comments about Jackson's absence, acted as a significant contributing accelerant, spreading negative sentiment that coincided with and amplified the price drop [10].
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4. Market Data

Contract Snapshot

The "Yes" outcome for the "JAC Jaguars" market resolves if the Jacksonville Jaguars win their game against the Baltimore Ravens, while the "No" outcome resolves if they do not win (meaning the Ravens win or the game is a tie). The game is scheduled to begin on November 5, 8:15 PM EST. The page does not explicitly list any other special settlement conditions or deadlines beyond the game start time.

Available Contracts

Market options and current pricing

Outcome bucket Yes (price) No (price) Last trade probability
Jacksonville $0.82 $0.19 82%
Baltimore $0.19 $0.82 19%

Market Discussion

Prediction markets heavily favor Jacksonville over Baltimore for the November 5, 2026 game, with implied probabilities for Jacksonville reaching 80-82% on one platform and surging after Lamar Jackson's injury was confirmed [1]. The betting spread shifted from Ravens -4.5 to Jaguars -9.5, as analysts noted the Ravens effectively "don't have a quarterback" and their likely strategy of running the ball would be difficult against Jacksonville's top-ranked run defense [2]. This sentiment is reflected across various platforms, including large trades on one market buying Jacksonville, and another showing 100% favoring Jacksonville [3].

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5. Trust Index

Octagon Trust Index Kalshi 84 Good
How it adds up
Integrity80% of score83Good
Trade quality20% of score84Good

Includes the cost to trade: a $10,000 order loses under 1% of the price to slippage.

Trust score84Good

Weighted blend with hard caps — a critically weak safety pillar, or a severe trading anomaly, caps the total regardless of the rest. Full methodology · About the Trust Index

Trust profile
Integrity4 screens run · 6 don't apply
Market integrity
81Good

Outcome is hard to influence

No suspicious activity on any screen

Screened clean
Large tradesNo single trade dominates the tape. Clear
Thin-volume movesNo significant move Clear
Size patternsNo distribution read Clear
2 screens not run
Outcome control · doesn't apply to this market type
Thin-leg conviction · doesn't apply to this market type
Info fairness
80Good

Structural prior — no screens apply

No suspicious activity on any screen

Screened clean
Information exposureNo concentrated group can know the outcome materially early. Clear
4 screens not run
Move vs. catalyst · doesn't apply to this market type
Longshot repricing · doesn't apply to this market type
Pre-broadcast certainty · doesn't apply to this market type
Cross-venue timing · doesn't apply to this market type
Resolution quality
92Strong

Resolution mechanism is dependable

No suspicious activity on any screen

Resolution rules read: Clear

Liquidity
89Deep

Size fills near the screen price

2 contracts · worst first

Baltimore85
Deep · high confidence

Typical bar range 5.3% of price over 23 traded bars

24h traded notional $103,112 · 24h
Jacksonville90
Deep · high confidence

Typical bar range 1.2% of price over 23 traded bars

24h traded notional $317,724 · 24h
Move quality
70Stable

No significant moves

2 contracts · worst first

Jacksonville—
No significant move (6h)

Price was stable over the last 6 hours.

Baltimore—
No significant move (6h)

Price was stable over the last 6 hours.

Rule clarity
95Clear

Counts toward Resolution quality, not here

2 contracts · worst first

Jacksonville95
Clear · high confidence

Objective result from a trusted source (allowlist)

allowlist · Clear
Baltimore95
Clear · high confidence

Objective result from a trusted source (allowlist)

allowlist · Clear
Trade quality
84Good

Order book supports trading

Deep and tight enough to trade efficiently.

Outcome quality 89 (notional-weighted across 2 scored legs)

$100 order: 0.5c slippage (<1% of a 81.5c contract)

$1,000 order: 0.5c slippage (<1% of a 81.5c contract)

$10,000 order: 0.5c slippage (<1% of a 81.5c contract)

JacksonvillePrimary90Market scoreLiquidity90Move quality–Rule clarity95
Why 90
Liquidity
90 · Deep · high confidence

Typical bar range 1.2% of price over 23 traded bars

24h traded notional $317,724 · 24h
Move quality
No significant move (6h)

Price was stable over the last 6 hours.

Rule clarity
95 · Clear · high confidence

Objective result from a trusted source (allowlist)

allowlist · Clear
Baltimore85Market scoreLiquidity85Move quality–Rule clarity95
Why 85
Liquidity
85 · Deep · high confidence

Typical bar range 5.3% of price over 23 traded bars

24h traded notional $103,112 · 24h
Move quality
No significant move (6h)

Price was stable over the last 6 hours.

Rule clarity
95 · Clear · high confidence

Objective result from a trusted source (allowlist)

allowlist · Clear

underwriting_v1.4 · computed Nov 5, 2026

6. What is the projected on-field impact of the Baltimore Ravens starting an undrafted rookie QB against the Jaguars' defense?

Jaguars Win Probability78-82% [1][2][3][4][5]
Jaguars Defense Points AllowedNo. 2 (15.9 points per game) [6][7][8]
Ravens 4th Down Conversion Rate25% (ranked 31st) [6][9][7][8]
The Baltimore Ravens face significant challenges starting an undrafted rookie quarterback [10][11][12][6]. Joe Fagnano is making his first NFL start against a formidable Jacksonville Jaguars defense [10][11][12][6]. Prediction markets indicate a high probability of a Jaguars victory, ranging from 78-82%, with Jacksonville favored by 10 points [1][2][3][4][5]. This outlook is influenced by the Jaguars' elite defense, the Ravens' depleted quarterback room, and Baltimore's current three-game losing streak [1][2][3][4][5][10][11][12][13].
Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano faces a tough debut with injury [10][11][12][14][15][16]. Fagnano, a 25-year-old from UConn, is only the second undrafted rookie quarterback to start for the Ravens in 32 years and is currently dealing with a right ankle injury [10][11][12][14][15][16]. In his NFL debut, he completed 10 of 21 passes for 91 yards with one interception, adding only 3 rushing yards [10][11][12][15]. The Ravens' offense, which has scored just one touchdown in each of its last three games, is expected to heavily rely on Derrick Henry's rushing attack and short passes to Zay Flowers against the Jaguars' defense [6][7][8][13].
Jacksonville's strong defense and potent offense present major challenges [6][7][8][13]. The Jaguars' defense is ranked No. 2 in points allowed per game (15.9) and No. 3 in touchdowns allowed per game (1.7) [6][7][8]. Their offense, ranking No. 5 in the NFL with 28.0 points per game and averaging 31:13 in time of possession, is anticipated to control the clock and exploit Baltimore's secondary, which is missing safety Jaylinn Hawkins [7][8][13]. Given the Ravens' struggles in converting on crucial downs, converting only 25% on 4th down (ranked 31st), analysts expect Baltimore to frequently settle for field goals instead of touchdowns [6][9][7][8].
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7. Which advanced metrics underpin the Jacksonville Jaguars' status as heavy favorites over the Baltimore Ravens?

Jacksonville Win Probability83% [1][2][3][4][5][6]
Jacksonville Defensive Rank#2 in NFL (15.9 points allowed per game) [7][8][9]
Baltimore Starting QBUndrafted rookie Joe Fagnano (first career NFL start) [10][11][8][12]
The Jacksonville Jaguars are heavily favored over the Baltimore Ravens, underscored by significant market confidence and superior team efficiency. Prediction markets project Jacksonville with an 83% chance of victory, with sportsbooks placing them as -500 to -600 moneyline favorites and -10 point spread favorites [1][2][3][4][5][6]. The Jaguars demonstrate high-level performance across both sides of the ball. Offensively, they rank #5 in the NFL with 28.0 points per game and #4 in points per play at 0.473, showcasing advantages in yards per play (5.9 compared to Baltimore's 5.6) and red zone scoring rate (68.42% versus Baltimore's 59.26%) [7][9][13]. Defensively, Jacksonville is ranked #2 in the league, allowing just 15.9 points per game and 0.266 opponent points per play [7][8][9].
Baltimore's quarterback situation and matchup disadvantages further solidify Jacksonville's favoritism. With undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano making his first NFL start due to injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley, Baltimore faces a challenging quarterback situation [10][11][8][12]. This is significantly compounded by Jacksonville's #1 ranked rushing defense, which limits opponents to merely 77.4 rushing yards per game, creating a critical mismatch that will likely pressure the rookie quarterback into unfavorable passing scenarios [14][10][9]. Additionally, Jacksonville holds a notable advantage in turnover creation, forcing 1.7 takeaways per game with a +1.0 turnover margin, contrasting with Baltimore's 1.0 takeaways and 0.0 turnover margin [7][9][13]. The Jaguars' strong recent form, reflected in a 5-2 record with a +12.1 average score margin, stands in contrast to Baltimore's 4-4 record and current three-game losing streak [14][10][15][12][16].
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8. How does the Jaguars' defensive line match up against the Ravens' offensive line, especially considering recent injuries?

Jaguars' Run Defense (Pre-injury)63.8 rushing yards per game (first five games) [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]
Derrick Henry vs. Jaguars (Last 10 games)129.1 rushing yards and 14 total touchdowns [10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]
Jaguars' Scoring Defense2nd in NFL, allowing 15.9 points per game [10][11][12][13][18][19][20][16][17][21][22][23]
Both teams face significant offensive and defensive line injury challenges. The Jaguars' defensive line is considerably weakened by the season-ending injury to starting defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton, which has impacted their interior and run defense. Since his Week 8 injury, Jacksonville has surrendered over 100 rushing yards in their last two games, a notable increase from their earlier average of 63.8 rushing yards per game over the first five games [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]. To address this loss, the Jaguars are actively seeking a nose tackle via trade before the November 10 deadline [6][7]. Similarly, the Ravens' offensive line has experienced multiple injury-related changes, including guard Olaivavega Ioane and tackle Roger Rosengarten, and will be starting third-string quarterback Joe Fagnano in his first career NFL start due to injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley [18][14][15][3][4][5][9][10][11][12][13].
Key matchups will focus on the run game and edge pressure. The primary encounter will feature running back Derrick Henry against Jacksonville's compromised interior defensive line. Henry has historically performed well against the Jaguars, averaging 129.1 rushing yards and 14 total touchdowns over his last 10 games when facing them [10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]. The Jaguars' defense is expected to strategically load the box to counter this potent run threat and force quarterback Joe Fagnano into obvious passing situations. Additionally, Jaguars' edge rusher Josh Hines-Allen will be matched against left tackle Ronnie Stanley, a critical player for securing the edge in the Ravens' passing game [14][15][10][11][12][13][16][17].
Despite injuries, the Jaguars are favored with a strong scoring defense. Even with their defensive line injury, the Jaguars are favored by 10 points and currently hold the 2nd rank in scoring defense, allowing merely 15.9 points per game [10][11][12][13][18][19][20][16][17][21][22][23]. In contrast, the Ravens' offense has recently struggled, managing to score only one touchdown in each of its last three games [18][19][20][16][17][21][22][23].
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9. What does historical data show about each team's performance against the spread (ATS) in their current roles as favorite and underdog?

Jaguars ATS as favorites (2026)3-2-0 (60.0%) ATS in 2026 [1]
Ravens overall ATS (2026)2-6-0 ATS in 2026 through Week 8 [2][3][4][5][6]
Jaguars recent ATS as favorite12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games as a favorite [7]
The Jacksonville Jaguars have consistently demonstrated a strong Against The Spread (ATS) performance, particularly when playing as favorites. In 2026, they hold a 3-2-0 (60.0%) ATS record when favored [1]. Their recent trend as favorites includes a 12-3-1 ATS record in their last 16 such games, during which they outscored opponents by an average of 14 points and covered by an average of 8.6 points [7]. Overall in 2026, the Jaguars maintain a 4-3-0 ATS record, covering 57.1% of their games [1][5]. Historically, their ATS performance has remained above average, evidenced by a 12-5-0 record (70.6% cover rate) in 2025 and a 10-7-0 record (58.8%) in 2024 [1]. Furthermore, specific positive trends include a 4-0 ATS record in their last four games played in November and a 5-1 ATS record in their last six road games [7].
In contrast, the Baltimore Ravens have experienced significant struggles Against The Spread (ATS) during the 2026 season. Through Week 8, they possess a 2-6-0 ATS record, covering only 25% of their games [2][3][4][5][6]. Their performance as underdogs in 2026 stands at 1-2-0 (33%) ATS [3], and they have an 0-3-1 ATS record in home games this season [2]. A major factor contributing to their recent difficulties and status change was Lamar Jackson's injury in Week 8, which caused the Ravens to shift from a 3-point home favorite to an 8.5-point home underdog, with third-string quarterback Joe Fagnano expected to start [2][8]. Despite their current challenges, historical data indicates the Ravens are 4-0 ATS in their last four games played in Week 9 [7].
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10. How do prediction market odds for a Jaguars win compare with projections from quantitative models like Squawka's Signal and numberFire?

Jaguars Win Probability (Prediction Markets)80-82% (Kalshi [1][2], Polymarket [3][4])
Jaguars Win Probability (Squawka Signal)61% (Squawka Signal [5][6][7])
Jaguars Record & Point Differential5-2 record, +85 point differential (best in NFL [5][8])
Prediction markets strongly favor a Jaguars win for the upcoming game. For the November 5, 2026 game, prediction markets show a strong consensus for a Jaguars victory, with Kalshi pricing them at 80-82% and Polymarket at 82% [1][2][3][4]. This market pricing for Jacksonville is slightly higher than the 80.5% median observed across 11 traditional sportsbooks [9]. Notably, the price for Jacksonville on Kalshi increased by 37 cents following Lamar Jackson's injury [1][2].
Quantitative models project significantly lower win probabilities for the Jaguars. In stark contrast to market sentiment, Squawka Signal's model assigns the Jaguars a 61% win probability, explicitly identifying the market's 82% as 'Overpriced' and the Ravens at 39% as 'Strong value', highlighting a substantial 20.8-point gap between its model and the market [5][6][7]. Another Squawka AI predictor page showed a 56% win probability, suggesting potential model updates [10]. Similarly, numberFire's model also projects a lower, though still favorable, Jaguars win probability at 72.1% [11].
Team performance and player injury underpin model discrepancies with market odds. The Jaguars enter this game with a strong 5-2 record and possess the NFL's best point differential at +85 [5][8]. Conversely, the Ravens hold a 4-4 record with a -24 differential, and experienced a significant blow with Lamar Jackson being placed on injured reserve on November 1, 2026 [5][8]. Squawka's model projects a final score of Jacksonville 27-20, concluding that the loss of Lamar Jackson, coupled with facing the league's best differential, presents too great a challenge for the Ravens to overcome, although their rushing attack is expected to keep the game competitive [5].
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11. What Could Change the Odds

Key Catalysts

The market has significantly repriced the Jaguars-Ravens matchup following the confirmed absence of Lamar Jackson for Week 9 due to a right thumb injury, with an expected return in Week 14 [1][2][3]. Backup Tyler Huntley is out for the season with a turf toe injury, leaving undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano (10/21, 91 yards, vs. Buffalo) as the starting quarterback, currently nursing an ankle injury on a short week [1][2][3]. Jacoby Brissett, traded to the Ravens on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, is not expected to be available until Week 10 [4][1]. This situation caused the moneyline for JAC to move from +129 on October 31 to -543 by November 5; the spread shifted from BAL -4.5 to JAC -10, and the total dropped from 48.5 to 39.5 [5][6]. Kalshi prices indicate an 81-82% win probability for JAC [7].
Jacksonville enters the game with Trevor Lawrence playing at a high level, logging a league-leading 14 TDs, 4 INTs, and a 106.25 passer rating through six games [8]. The Jaguars' defense has been strong, allowing 17.3 PPG (3rd in NFL) and holding opponents to 3.4 yards per carry (best in NFL) [9][10]. Conversely, the Ravens have struggled offensively, failing to score more than 13 points in three consecutive games (36-10 L at BUF, 35-13 L vs CIN, 13-10 L at CLE) [8][11]. The team ranks 30th in yards per play over that period and averages 22.4 PPG, placing them 15th in scoring [11][12]. Despite Derrick Henry's 579 rushing yards and 7 TDs, the ground game averages 3.9 yards per carry [8][11].
The Jaguars benefit from a 14-day preparation advantage due to their Week 7 bye, contrasting with Baltimore's short week, playing its second game in five days with an injured quarterback [8][13]. Public bettors are heavily favoring Jacksonville, with 67% on the Jaguars' side of the spread, yet the line continues to move toward JAC [8][13]. Expert predictions generally lean towards a Jaguars victory, with score projections ranging from JAC 23-BAL 16 to JAC 32-BAL 18 [11][14][15]. The Under 39.5 is a consensus total pick, supported by the Under hitting in 6 of the last 9 JAC-BAL meetings since 2008 [6][11][14][15]. Key injuries for Jacksonville include RB Bhayshul Tuten and DE Travon Walker, both questionable, while Baltimore lists RB Adam Randall, S Jaylinn Hawkins (out), and CB Nate Wiggins with injuries [4][3].

Key Dates & Catalysts

  • Expiration: November 08, 2026
  • Closes: November 08, 2026
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13. Historical Resolutions

Historical Resolutions: 20 markets in this series

Outcomes: 10 resolved YES, 10 resolved NO

Recent resolutions:

  • KXNFLGAME-26NOV02CHISEA-SEA: NO (Nov 03, 2026)
  • KXNFLGAME-26NOV02CHISEA-CHI: YES (Nov 03, 2026)
  • KXNFLGAME-26NOV01PHIWAS-WAS: YES (Nov 02, 2026)
  • KXNFLGAME-26NOV01PHIWAS-PHI: NO (Nov 02, 2026)
  • KXNFLGAME-26NOV01NEMIA-NE: YES (Nov 02, 2026)