The Bulls are available at 2/1 for an opening day win at Morecambe.
The Shrimps are a best-prices 13/10 for the match on August 8th, with the draw available at 12/5. In the season betting, the Bulls have slipped to 33/1 after originally being a best-prices 25/1. Port Vale have firmed up slightly from 50/1 to 40/1, with Rotherham now firm 8/1 favourites with Shrewsbury, Bradford, and Northampton also receiving good backing.
One bookmaker has also issued relegation odds. Accrington and Macclesfield are early favourites for the drop, with Burton expected to struggle and Darlington - with all their financial problems in recent times - also amongst the expected strugglers. The Bulls are 14/1 for the drop, ahead of Cheltenham (12/1) even though the Robins are better rated for promotion.