Ballpark Guide
Dodger Stadium
Park factors and prop betting implications for games at Dodger Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Dodger Stadium opened in 1962 and has hosted Los Angeles Dodgers home games for 64 seasons. The open-air mid-century ballpark seats 56,000 fans on grass a grass playing surface in Los Angeles, CA. As an open-air park, weather is part of the matchup every game day. Wind direction, temperature, and humidity all materially shift HR probability and overall run-scoring environment, particularly during summer evening games.
Dodger Stadium plays as a mild pitcher's park. The combination of run factor 0.98 and HR factor 0.95 suppresses offensive production slightly below league average. Starting pitcher prop edges (K rates, ERA) tend to be more reliable here, while batter HR props are systematically overset by lines that don't fully adjust for venue. These numbers come from multi-year MLB run-and-HR park factors and represent how the venue affects offensive output relative to a perfectly neutral park (factor 1.00). The further a park factor moves from 1.00, the more it should influence prop-line evaluation.
For prop bettors, here's how Dodger Stadium translates into actionable edges. Home run props at Dodger Stadium should be evaluated mostly on pitcher matchup and batter form rather than park factor. The venue is neutral enough that other variables dominate. Because Dodger Stadium is an open-air venue, always check weather before placing bets. Wind direction matters more than temperature: a 10+ km/h wind blowing toward center field can boost HR probability by 15-25% above the park's baseline factor, while wind blowing in can suppress HR probability by similar amounts. ProprStats automatically applies live weather adjustments from Open-Meteo to every prop-scoring calculation for this venue.
Run Factor
0.98
Neutral
HR Factor
0.95
Slight Pitcher
Roof
Open
Wind matters
Capacity
56,000
Opened 1962
Prop Betting Implications at Dodger Stadium
Hits Props
A run factor of 0.98 means Dodger Stadium is roughly neutral for hits props — park factor alone adds little edge here.
Home Run Props
A HR factor of 0.95 means Dodger Stadium has a modest impact on home runs. Use other factors (ISO, hard-hit rate, pitcher HR/9) as your primary signals.
Weather Adjustment
Dodger Stadium is an open-air stadium. Wind blowing out (towards the outfield) at 10+ km/h adds significant HR probability. Wind blowing in suppresses HR and hits totals. ProprStats automatically applies weather adjustments from Open-Meteo for every game played here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the run factor at Dodger Stadium?
Dodger Stadium has a run factor of 0.98, meaning it is a pitcher-friendly environment that suppresses run totals compared to the MLB average of 1.00.
What is the home run factor at Dodger Stadium?
Dodger Stadium has a home run factor of 0.95. A factor above 1.00 means more HRs are hit here than average, while below 1.00 means fewer. This directly impacts HR prop lines.
Is Dodger Stadium good for hits props?
With a run factor of 0.98, Dodger Stadium is roughly neutral for hits props, so park factor alone should not be the primary driver of your decision.
Does Dodger Stadium have a roof?
No, Dodger Stadium is an open-air stadium. Wind direction and temperature can significantly affect batting outcomes — especially for HR props. Always check weather before placing bets.
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