The Los Angeles Dodgers try to close out the three-game sweep Thursday night to follow up their epic 16-inning victory when they visit the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. The Dodgers beat San Diego 5-3 on Wednesday night in the longest game since MLB mandated having a runner on second to start extra innings.

First pitch is set for 9:10 p.m. ET. The Dodgers are -130 money-line favorites in the latest Dodgers vs. Padres odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the Padres are +120 underdogs. 

The game is one of 12 on Thursday's loaded MLB schedule. (See up-to-date lines for every game on our MLB odds page.)

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