diff --git a/reaction/code/cgame/cg_predict.c b/reaction/code/cgame/cg_predict.c
index 90c5d759..a86089d0 100644
--- a/reaction/code/cgame/cg_predict.c
+++ b/reaction/code/cgame/cg_predict.c
@@ -591,7 +591,7 @@ void CG_PredictPlayerState(void)
 	usercmd_t oldestCmd;
 	usercmd_t latestCmd;
 // JBravo: unlagged
-	int stateIndex, predictCmd;
+	int stateIndex = 0, predictCmd = 0;
 	int numPredicted = 0, numPlayedBack = 0;
 
 	cg.hyperspace = qfalse;	// will be set if touching a trigger_teleport