Caleb Williams — 2024 Select Zebra Prizm #114
The raw card price is significantly lower than the PSA 10 value. This card shows a substantial net spread, indicating a strong grading opportunity if a high grade can be achieved.
Best Sports Cards to Grade This Week
Top 3 raw-to-grade opportunities per sport, ranked by net profit after a $25 grading fee and 13% sale fee. Updated weekly.
206 cards analyzedLast updated: June 22, 2026Spreads net of $25 grading + 13% sale fees
How we pick these cards
We rescan the market every week — no static watchlist. Candidates are limited to the last 3 seasons of major flagship sets (Prizm, Donruss Optic, Topps Chrome, Bowman Chrome, Upper Deck Young Guns and a few others), filtered for real liquidity and reasonable parallels (no 1/1s, no autos). Survivors are ranked on raw → PSA 10 net spread, momentum, and gem rate, with a small boost for rookies. The exact weights stay in-house — that's the edge.
NFLBest NFL Cards to Grade This Week
| # | Player | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Net Spread | 30d | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 Select Zebra Prizm #114 | $329 | $1,240 | $725 | 55 | |||
| 2 | 2024 Mosaic Base #SG-16 | $467 | $1,400 | $726 | 55 | |||
| 3 | Drake MayeNFL | 2024 Mosaic Base #SG-18 | $463 | $1,452 | $775 | 55 |
Caleb Williams — 2024 Mosaic Base #SG-16
There is a solid grading opportunity for this Caleb Williams card. The raw to PSA 10 value spread indicates potential profit. Consider grading if the card's condition suggests a high grade.
Drake Maye — 2024 Mosaic Base #SG-18
The net spread of $775 indicates significant potential profit for a successful grade. The card's current raw value is $463, while a PSA 10 commands $1452. The 55/100 score suggests a moderate opportunity for grading this card.
NBABest NBA Cards to Grade This Week
| # | Player | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Net Spread | 30d | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LeBron JamesNBA | 2024 Hoops Base #2 | $124 | $294 | $107 | 55 | ||
| 2 | 2024 Hoops Base #14 | $242 | $490 | $159 | 55 | |||
| 3 | Cooper FlaggNBA | 2025 Hoops Base #BO-10 | $317 | $1,397 | $873 | 55 |
LeBron James — 2024 Hoops Base #2
The raw card value for this 2024 Hoops LeBron James is $124, with PSA 10 copies commanding $294. This offers a net spread of $107, indicating a potential profit for grading. The low score of 55/100 suggests a moderate grading opportunity.
Stephon Castle — 2024 Hoops Base #14
This Stephon Castle Hoops card has a substantial net spread which presents a compelling grading opportunity. The score indicates a moderate but present chance of achieving a PSA 10. Consider the risks involved with grading given the cost of the raw card relative to the potential PSA 10 value.
Cooper Flagg — 2025 Hoops Base #BO-10
The healthy raw price and strong PSA 10 value present a clear opportunity for grading profit. A significant spread indicates a favorable return on investment for a successful grade. The moderately positive score suggests a balanced risk-reward scenario.
MLBBest MLB Cards to Grade This Week
| # | Player | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Net Spread | 30d | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Topps Base #AA-1 | $4,754 | $20,208 | $12,802 | 55 | |||
| 2 | 2026 Bowman Base #BA-3 | $2,412 | $11,469 | $7,541 | 55 | |||
| 3 | 2025 Bowman Base #BA-27 | $2,069 | $5,725 | $2,886 | 55 |
Shohei Ohtani — 2026 Topps Base #AA-1
The card shows a significant net spread, indicating a good potential return on investment if a high grade is achieved. However, the moderate score suggests some risk factors may be present in getting that grade. Research into population reports and common condition issues for this card is recommended.
Munetaka Murakami — 2026 Bowman Base #BA-3
A PSA 10 Murakami 2026 Bowman card could net you a substantial profit. The current raw value indicates a strong grading opportunity. This card holds a favorable spread for grading.
Shohei Ohtani — 2025 Bowman Base #BA-27
The significant net spread between raw and PSA 10 values indicates a strong incentive for grading. However, a score of 55/100 suggests that achieving a GEM MT 10 grade might be challenging with this particular card. Collectors should carefully inspect centering and surface before submitting for grading.
NHLBest NHL Cards to Grade This Week
| # | Player | Card | Raw | PSA 10 | Net Spread | 30d | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 Upper Deck Young Guns Exclusive #YGR-13 | $252 | $929 | $532 | 70 | |||
| 2 | 2024 Upper Deck Young Guns Base #451 | $145 | $671 | $413 | 70 | |||
| 3 | 2024 Upper Deck Base #C360 | $563 | $1,344 | $581 | 55 |
Alex Ovechkin — 2024 Upper Deck Young Guns Exclusive #YGR-13
A raw 2024 Upper Deck Young Guns Exclusive Alex Ovechkin card shows a promising grading opportunity between its raw and PSA 10 values. The net spread of $532 suggests a substantial return if a PSA 10 grade is achieved. This card presents a fair risk, indicated by its score of 70/100 for grading.
Macklin Celebrini — 2024 Upper Deck Young Guns Base #451
The significant net spread on this 2024 Upper Deck Young Guns Macklin Celebrini indicates a strong potential return. Given the 70/100 score, there is a good chance this card can achieve a PSA 10. Focusing on cards with solid centering and minimal surface flaws will maximize grading outcomes.
Macklin Celebrini — 2024 Upper Deck Base #C360
The raw card has a strong market value. A PSA 10 grade more than doubles the raw card's price. The net spread offers a significant return if graded perfectly.
How Gem Gains Calculates Hot Cards
Gem Gains tracks raw, PSA 9, and PSA 10 prices for sports cards across NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL. Every card is scored on a 100-point Buy Window Scale that factors in 30-day price momentum, recent sales volume, net spread after a $25 grading fee and 13% platform sale fee, and gem rate where available. A score above 70 signals rising graded demand, meaningful profit margin, and enough market liquidity to sell without getting stuck. Scores are recalculated weekly.
What is raw to grade investing?
Raw to grade investing means buying an ungraded sports card, submitting it to a grading company like PSA, BGS, or SGC, and selling the resulting graded slab at a profit. The strategy works when the spread between the raw price and the graded price exceeds the cost of grading and selling — typically $40–60 all-in per card. Gem Gains automates the math across thousands of cards so you can find the opportunities worth acting on.
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